Fourth Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
PO Box 939
1425 Sherman Street
Sturgis, SD 57785
Phone: 605-347-0017
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Court is served by four circuit court judges, two law-trained magistrate judges, and court clerk magistrates in each county in the circuit. Assisting the presiding judge is an appointed circuit court administrator and a chief court services officer. Circuit administrative offices are located in the Meade County Courthouse, 1425 Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD.
Fourth Judicial Circuit Contacts
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Fourth Judicial Circuit News
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Supreme Court Rescinds Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
After being advised that all network systems are back up and operating, the South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an order rescinding a judicial emergency in South Dakota.
Supreme Court Declares Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
The South Dakota Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in South Dakota. All deadlines, time schedules, due dates and filing requirements imposed by applicable statutes, rules and court orders are suspended until further ordered by the Court.
Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Northern Hills Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. MDT in Courtroom #3 (downstairs) at the Meade County Courthouse, 1425 Sherman St., Sturgis.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate National Treatment Court Month
Treatment courts across South Dakota are holding special events in May and June to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
Judge Michael W. Day Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Michael W. Day, Belle Fourche, as Presiding Judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
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