South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-39-38 — Possessing a forged instrument--Knowledge--Intent--Felony

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

Part of Chapter 39: Forgery And Counterfeiting, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Possessing a forged instrument

Full text of SDCL § 22-39-38

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 § 22-39-38Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who, with the intent to defraud, possesses any forged instrument with the knowledge that the instrument has been forged is guilty of possessing a forged instrument. Possessing a forged instrument is a Class 6 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is possessing a forged instrument a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Possessing a forged instrument is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-39-38.

Which South Dakota statute covers possessing a forged instrument?

Possessing a forged instrument is governed by SDCL § 22-39-38 (Possessing a forged instrument--Knowledge--Intent--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.