There is no limitation on the time within which a prosecution for Class A, Class B, or Class C felony must be commenced.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C felonyup to lifeup to $50,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

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Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.0701; SDCL, § 23-8-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 500; SL 1981, ch 186, § 2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 149.