South Dakota Codified Laws 58-22-3. Persons disqualified as bail bondspersons or runners–Violation as felony
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The following persons or classes may not be bail bondspersons or runners and may not directly or indirectly receive any benefits from the execution of any bail bond: jailers, police officers, committing magistrates, magistrate court judges, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and constables, any person having the power to arrest or having anything to do with the control of federal, state, county, or municipal prisoners. Violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-22-3
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- State: when used in context signifying a jurisdiction other than the State of South Dakota, a state, the District of Columbia, a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States of America, or a province of the Dominion of Canada. See South Dakota Codified Laws 58-1-2
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§ 17, 27; SDCL, § 58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, § 2; SL 1998, ch 296, § 1.