South Dakota Codified Laws 16-13-49. Permitting improper communication with jury as misdemeanor
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Every officer to whose charge any jury is committed by any court or magistrate, who negligently or intentionally permits them or any one of them:
(1) To receive any communication from any person;
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 16-13-49
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) To make any communication to any person;
(3) To obtain or receive any book or paper; or
(4) To leave the jury room without the leave of such court or magistrate first obtained; is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: PenC 1877, § 134; CL 1887, § 6334; RPenC 1903, § 140; RC 1919, § 3722; SDC 1939, § 13.1212; SL 1979, ch 150, § 4.