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South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-29-5 — Felony classes of perjury

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 29: Perjury And False Official Statements, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-29-5

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.

SDCL § 22-29-5Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Perjury: (1) If committed in any trial for felony, is a Class 3 felony; (2) If committed in any other trial, court proceeding, deposition, or administrative proceeding conducted under oath, is a Class 5 felony; (3) If committed in any other manner proscribed by law, is a Class 6 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is felony classes of perjury a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: felony classes of perjury ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-29-5.

Perjury committed in a felony trial: Class 3 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5) · Perjury committed in other trial/court proceeding/deposition/administrative proceeding under oath: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5) · Perjury committed in any other manner proscribed by law: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5)

Which South Dakota statute covers felony classes of perjury?

Felony classes of perjury is governed by SDCL § 22-29-5 (Felony classes of perjury).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.