South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-39-38 — Possessing a forged instrument--Knowledge--Intent--Felony.

South Dakota § 22-39-38
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 22CRIMES
Ch. 22-39FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-39-38 (2026).

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Any person who, with the intent to defraud, possesses any forged instrument with the knowledge that the instrument has been forged is guilty of possessing a forged instrument. Possessing a forged instrument is a Class 6 felony.

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Related

State v. Reath
2003 SD 144 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2003)
4 case citations

Legislative History

SDC 1939, §§ 13.4101 (2), (4), 13.4107; SDCL, §§ 22-39-11, 22-39-20, 22-39-27, 22-39-28; SL 1976, ch 158, §

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