South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-9.2. Falsely reporting a threat–Felony–Restitution–Minor to perform public service
Any person who makes a false report, with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person, concerning the placing or planting of any bomb, dynamite, explosive, destructive device, dangerous chemical, biological agent, poison or harmful radioactive substance, is guilty of falsely reporting a threat. Falsely reporting a threat is a Class 6 felony. Any person found guilty of falsely reporting a threat shall pay restitution for any expense incurred as a result of the crime. If the person making the false report prohibited by this section is a minor, the court, in addition to such other disposition as the court may impose, shall require the minor to perform at least fifty hours of public service unless tried as an adult.
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 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-9.2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
Source: SL 1970, ch 142; SL 1972, ch 140, § 18; SDCL Supp, § 22-34-26; SL 1976, ch 158, § 14A-9; SL 1989, ch 193; SL 1997, ch 128, § 1; SL 2002, ch 105, § 4; SDCL, § 22-14A-22; SL 2005, ch 120, §§ 278, 279.