South Dakota Codified Laws 26-9-1. Contributing to abuse, neglect, or delinquency or causing child to become child in need of supervision as misdemeanor
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Any person who, by any act, causes, encourages, or contributes to the abuse, the neglect, or the delinquency of a child, or any person, other than a parent who, by any act, causes a child to become a child in need of supervision, as such phrases with reference to children are defined by chapters 26-7A, 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C, or who is, in any manner, responsible therefor, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-9-1
- Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 43.9901; SL 1988, ch 214; SL 1993, ch 206, § 1.