South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes

SDCL Title 22 § 22-11-15.5: Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as felony--Provisions superseded

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Knowingly depositing threats to kill or seriously harm a law enforcement officer or their immediate family member in the mail is a Class 5 felony, unless other specified statutes apply instead.

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