Any person who knowingly or intentionally discloses any DNA record or the results of a forensic DNA analysis, to a person or agency other that one authorized to have access to such records under this chapter; or knowingly or intentionally uses or receives DNA records, or the results of a forensic DNA analysis, for purposes other than those authorized under this chapter; or knowingly or intentionally tampers or attempts to tamper with any DNA sample or the collection container without lawful authority, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 5 felonyup to 5 yearsup to $10,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-5A-26

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2003, ch 133, § 26.