Third Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
314 6th Avenue, Suite 6
Brookings, SD 57006-2085
Phone: 605-688-4621
The Third Judicial Circuit Court is served by six Circuit Court Judges, two Magistrate Judges, Clerk Magistrates, Deputy Clerk Magistrates, Court Service Officers, Court Reports and Support Staff. Assisting the Presiding Judge is a Circuit Court Administrator and a Chief Court Services Officer. Circuit administrative offices are located in the Brookings County Courthouse 314 6th Avenue, Brookings, SD.
Third Judicial Circuit Contacts
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Third Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the Third Judicial Circuit.
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.
Gov. Rhoden Appoints David Wheeler to Third Judicial Circuit Court
On April 25, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that he appointed David Wheeler to be a circuit judge in the Third Judicial Circuit, a vacancy that will be open upon the retirement of Presiding Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg.
Beadle County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 12, 2025
Beadle County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST in the third-floor courtroom at the Beadle County Courthouse, 450 Third St. SW, Huron.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Third Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregory J. Stoltenburg, Brookings, as Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
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