The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Public Information Office works with the public, media and other interested entities to provide information about South Dakota courts.
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Public Information Office works with members of the media to report on the state's judicial system and provide important information about the courts to the public.
Search for court dates for circuit court or Supreme Court cases. Or search for when you need to appear in circuit court for criminal, civil and family cases or information.
Watch out for scam phone calls, texts or emails that claim you owe money or face arrest because you missed jury duty, a court appearance or paying a traffic ticket.
For inquiries about the South Dakota Unified Judicial System, contact Public Information Officer Alisa Bousa at (605)-773-2031 or via email.
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Learn about the structure of courts in South Dakota including the two levels of courts, circuit court jurisdictions and the types of cases.
Topics in this section provide an overview of the court system in South Dakota—what the court's job is, how the courts work, and how the courts serve the public and society.
Information on how to apply for a court appointed attorney in a criminal matter or free/low-cost legal help in a civil matter, as well as additional legal resources.