UJS Sites for Attorneys
South Dakota licensed attorneys regularly access five key sites:
- File and Serve: Enables attorneys to file documents with the court anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Attorney Notification System: Notifies attorneys via email of specific events that are filed in cases where they are the attorney of record.
- eCourts: Electronic access information such as names of parties, attorneys of record, documents filed, hearings held, judgments entered, and the outcome of completed cases. Images of public documents filed in court cases are available for purchase in eCourts.
- Court Calendar: Quickly find court dates for criminal, civil and family cases via Find Court Dates. The Public Access Calendar provides a court calendar for the county, date and case types selected.
- Civil Judgment Query: Access to money judgment searches and judgment docket cards for a fee.
To learn more about these sites, registration details and instructions on updating your email address, click here.
Resources for Cases Involving Child Abuse and Neglect
UJS Abuse and Neglect Video Training Series
Video training series for attorneys representing children in abuse and neglect (A&N) cases. Upon training completion, the attorney's name will be added to the list of certified A&N trained attorneys.
South Dakota Guidelines and Forms for Judicial Process in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Guidelines and sample forms which set forth the essential elements of properly-conducted child abuse and neglect court proceedings.
Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative
CapLEARN provides access to training, knowledge and skills to build child welfare capacity through learning.
Resources for Cases Involving Mental Illness
UJS Mental Illness Video Training Series
Video training series for attorneys representing a client with a mental illness. Upon training completion, the attorney's name will be added to the list of certified court-appointment attorneys.
Representing a Client with Mental Illness Guide
Provides defense attorneys a starting point for representing a client with mental metal illness, basic legal options to consider and ideas about where to go for assistance.