South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-39-36 — Forgery--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 39: Forgery And Counterfeiting, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-39-36
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 person who, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument of any kind, or passes any forged instrument of any kind is guilty of forgery. Forgery is a Class 5 felony.
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Is forgery a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Forgery is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-39-36.
Which South Dakota statute covers forgery?
Forgery is governed by SDCL § 22-39-36 (Forgery--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.