§ 18-2-9

(1) Felonies are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into six classes:\n(a) Class 1 felony\n(b) Class 2 felony\n(c) Class 3 felony\n(d) Class 4 felony\n(e) Class 5 felony\n(f) Class 6 felony.\n(2) Misdemeanors are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into four classes:\n(a) Class 1 misdemeanor\n(b) Class 2 misdemeanor\n(c) Class 3 misdemeanor\n(d) Class 4 misdemeanor.\n1975, cc. 14, 15.