South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-40-8 — Identity theft--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 40: Identity Crimes, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-40-8
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.
If any person, without the authorization or permission of another person and with the intent to deceive or defraud:
(1) Obtains, possesses, transfers, uses, attempts to obtain, or records identifying information not lawfully issued for that person's use; or
(2) Accesses or attempts to access the financial resources of that person through the use of identifying information;
such person commits the crime of identity theft. Identity theft committed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is identity theft a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Identity theft is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-40-8.
Which South Dakota statute covers identity theft?
Identity theft is governed by SDCL § 22-40-8 (Identity theft--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.