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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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.
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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.
UJS Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
A new mission, vision and strategic plan are acting as a roadmap to guide the Unified Judicial System (UJS) in serving the citizens of South Dakota with fairness, integrity and excellence. The plan identifies where UJS will go as a court system and the priorities on which we will focus through 2028.
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.
South Dakota Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Hold Kick-Off Meeting on July 28
The South Dakota Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a kick-off meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. CDT, virtually via Zoom.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on July 30
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Court Service Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Week 2025
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of July 21, 2025, as Court Service Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Week in South Dakota.