No bail bondsperson or runner may suggest or advise the employment of or name for employment any particular attorney to represent the bondsperson’s or runner’s principal. Violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-22-36

  • 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 (1), 27; SDCL, § 58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, § 2; SL 1998, ch 296, § 26.