South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-11-15.7: Threatening person holding statewide office or judicial officer--Penalty--Provisions superseded
What this law says, in plain English
It is a Class 5 felony to knowingly and intentionally communicate written or electronic threats to kill or seriously harm current/former judicial officers, statewide officials, or their immediate family members.
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