Serving South Dakota’s People & Courts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System ensures fair and accessible justice for all—from the general public and jurors to attorneys and legal professionals. Whether you need court resources, legal guidance or case information, we provide the support and tools to navigate South Dakota’s judicial system.
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- Make a Payment
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- Find a Career in the Courts
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- Listen Live to Supreme Court
Locate Your Circuit & Courts
Trying to find information on your circuit court or not sure what circuit you're in? Use our court finder to search for contacts, programs and services in your circuit by city, county or circuit.
Find Your Quickest Path
Our goal at the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to help you navigate the courts and legal system in South Dakota. Find information, forms and more based on who you are and what you're looking for.
South Dakota Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Access opinions, judiciary messages, summary dispositions details on the current justices.
Find Forms & Documents
Find forms, files and documents for family, civil and criminal cases and other legal filings with our form and file search function.
Electronic Filing for Attorneys
The Odyssey File & Serve application enables attorneys to file documents with the court anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Recent Press Releases & News
Stay informed with the most recent press releases about and news from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. Our latest press releases keep the public, jurors, attorneys and legal professionals up to date on important developments.
Nine USD Law School Students Selected for Public Service Pathway Bar Admission Pilot Program
Nine University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law students have been selected to take part in a new public service pathway bar admission pilot program.
Correction to Press Release About South Dakota CASA Funding and Federal Cuts
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) funding is not impacted by federal cuts.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Patrick T. Pardy as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Patrick T. Pardy as new presiding judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.