South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23-1A-19 — Failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor--Default judgment--Warrant for arrest
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 1A: Petty Offense Procedure, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 23-1A-19
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 defendant who fails to appear in court and who has not made a deposit, or stipulation and deposit, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. The court shall enter a default judgment against the defendant in the amount established by § 23-1A-22 and issue a summons or warrant for his arrest.
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Is failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-1A-19.
Which South Dakota statute covers failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor?
Failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor is governed by SDCL § 23-1A-19 (Failure to appear without deposit or admission as misdemeanor--Default judgment--Warrant for arrest).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.