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
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Fourth Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the list of contacts.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Treatment Court Graduation to be Held in Sturgis on May 19
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. MDT at the Sturgis Community Center Theater at 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Michelle K. Comer as Presiding Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Michelle K. Comer as presiding judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate 2026 National Treatment Court Month
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities.
Governor Rhoden Appoints Magistrate Judge Callahan as Fourth Circuit Judge
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Magistrate Judge Chad Callahan as a circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mike Day.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
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