South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-9 — Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 12A: Improprieties And Bribery In Public Office, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-9
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any public officer or employee who asks or receives any emolument, gratuity, reward, or other consideration for omitting or deferring the performance of any official duty, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-9.
Which South Dakota statute covers solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty?
Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-9 (Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.