South Dakota Codified Laws 24-2-22. Possession of unauthorized articles with intent to deliver to inmate as felony
Any employee or other person who delivers or procures to be delivered, or possesses with the intention to deliver, to any inmate in a state correctional facility, or deposits or conceals in or around any facility or place used to house inmates, or in any mode of transport entering upon the grounds of any facility or place and its ancillary facilities used to house inmates, any article which is unlawful for an inmate to possess pursuant to state law or the rules of the Department of Corrections with the intent that any inmate obtain or receive such article, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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 24-2-22
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1229 as added by SL 1947, ch 49; SL 1979, ch 150, § 33; SL 1989, ch 20, § 99; SL 1990, ch 180, § 4; SL 2004, ch 168, § 13; SL 2023, ch 82, § 71.