22-11-23. Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor.

Any person who knowingly makes a false entry in any public record, or falsely alters any public record is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, if the false entry or alteration is committed by a public officer or employee having custody of the record, the offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1306; SDCL § 4-3-19 (3); SL 1976, ch 158, § 11-18; SL 2005, ch 120, § 218.



SDLRC - Codified Law 22-11-23 - Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor. 22-11-23.1
     22-11-23.1.   Transferred to § 22-11-28.1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 226, eff. July 1, 2006.



SDLRC - Codified Law 22-11-23 - Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor.

22-11-23.2. Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement--Violation as misdemeanor.

No person may file a financing statement with the secretary of state knowing that the debtor did not authorize the filing of that financing statement. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 2002, ch 104, § 1.