Barratry is the offense of maliciously bringing or causing to be brought any groundless judicial proceeding. Barratry is a Class 2 misdemeanor. The fact that an accused was personally a party in interest or upon the record to any proceedings at law complained of is not a defense. Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1252; SL 1976, ch 158 , § 12-1 ; SL 1977, ch 189 , § 26; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 233. 22-12-2 to 22-12-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158 , § 12-7
Barratry--Misdemeanor
SDCL § 22-12-1 — under ABUSE OF JUDICIAL PROCESS.
SDCL § 22-12-1