§ 12-26-1 Elections to which chapter applies
§ 12-26-3 False representation to procure registration or acceptance of vote as misdemeanor–Failure to deny false statement as misrepresentation
§ 12-26-4 Voting or offer to vote by unqualified person as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-7 Impersonation of registered voter as felony
§ 12-26-8 Voting more than once at any election as felony
§ 12-26-9 Good faith defense to prosecution for illegal voting
§ 12-26-10 Threats or intimidation to prevent public assembly of electors as misdemeanor–Hindering attendance at meeting
§ 12-26-11 Disturbance of public meeting of voters as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-12 Persecution, threats, or intimidation to influence vote as misdemeanor–Obstructionof voter on way to polls
§ 12-26-13 Unlawful influence of employees’ political activities or voting as misdemeanor–Forfeiture of corporate charter
§ 12-26-14 Use of public relief, loans, or grants to influence political activity or vote asmisdemeanor
§ 12-26-15 Bribery of voter as misdemeanor–Acts constituting bribery
§ 12-26-16 Acceptance of bribe by voter as misdemeanor–Acts constituting acceptance of bribe
§ 12-26-17 Bribery or acceptance of bribe as infamous crime–Forfeiture of office
§ 12-26-19 Betting with intent to procure challenge as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-21 Disobedience of precinct superintendent or precinct deputy as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-22 Disturbance of election proceedings as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-23 Tampering with ballots, ballot box, or poll list as felony
§ 12-26-23.1 Tampering with automatic ballot counting devices, direct recording electronic votingmachines, and electronic ballot marking systems as felony
§ 12-26-24 Exclusion by precinct superintendent or precinct deputy of lawful vote asmisdemeanor
§ 12-26-25 False count or return by election official as misdemeanor–Defacement orconcealment of statement or certificate
§ 12-26-27 Bribery of election official as misdemeanor
§ 12-26-28 Offenses relating to election on submitted question
§ 12-26-29 Prevention of unlawful election not prohibited
§ 12-26-30 Irregularities in proceedings not a defense
§ 12-26-31 Offender as witness against another–Compelling testimony–Immunity fromprosecution

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 12 > Chapter 26 - Offenses Against the Elective Franchise

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • election: as used in this chapter includes any election held in this state for the purpose of enabling the voters to nominate or elect any United States, state, or local officer, or to vote upon any question submitted to them. See South Dakota Codified Laws 12-26-1
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2