South Dakota Codified Laws 16-15-15. Acceptance of gift from party to action as misdemeanor–Inheritance excepted
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Every judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, who accepts any gift from any person, knowing him to be a party in interest, or the attorney or counsel of any party in interest to any action or proceeding then pending or about to be brought before him, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. The word “gift” as used herein shall not be taken to include property received by inheritance, by will, or by gift in view of death.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-15-15
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: PenC 1877, §§ 130, 131; CL 1887, §§ 6330, 6331; RPenC 1903, §§ 136, 137; RC 1919, §§ 3718, 3719; SDC 1939, § 13.1204; SL 1979, ch 150, § 13.