No bail bondsperson or runner may pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in bail bond matters; except in defense of any action on a bond. 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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $4,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-22-34

  • 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.

Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§ 15 (3), 27; SDCL, § 58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, § 2; SL 1998, ch 296, § 24.