S.D. Codified Laws § 22-11-15.7

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-11-15.7 - Threatening person holding statewide office or judicial officer-Penalty-Provisions superseded

It is a Class 5 felony for a person to knowingly and intentionally communicate any written or electronic threat to take the life of or to inflict serious bodily harm upon:

(1) Any current or former judicial officer as defined in § 22-11-14;

(2) Any current or former person holding statewide office as defined in § 12-27-1; or

(3) The immediate family of any current or former judicial officer or person holding statewide office.

If a threat constitutes a violation of § 22-18-1.1 the provisions of this section are superseded and the penalties provided in § 22-18-1.1 apply.

SDCL 22-11-15.7

SL 2024, ch 82, §1.

Added by S.L. 2024, ch. 82,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.