Court Records Search

Learn about the ways that South Dakota offers individuals and agencies access to public records statewide for criminal and civil matters.

Criminal and Protection Order Searches

The Public Access Record Search (PARS) is an online tool which provides access to public information in criminal cases, domestic protection orders, stalking protection orders, and foreign protection orders. 

There is $20 fee for each search submitted. The fee is charged when the search is submitted and applies regardless of whether the search returns any records. You can search as a guest and pay as you go for each search. Or, for multiple record searches, you can request to establish a drawdown account by contacting UJS support

Criminal cases are available, unless sealed from 1989 to present. For cases prior to 1989, records must be requested directly from the clerk of court office for the county in which the case was filed. Contact information for the clerk of court can be found via Court Finder

Records Request Forms

For both statewide criminal and civil record searches, submit one of the following request forms below. Fees for the request will apply unless you are a party to the action or are a qualified agency under SDCL 16-2-29.

For questions about a form or where to submit it, contact UJS support.

A form to request a court record if you are a named party in a South Dakota court action, a legal representative or qualified agency under SDCL 16-2-29.

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A form to request a statewide court record search of a person's criminal record if you are not a named party, legal representative, or qualifying agency.

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A form to request a statewide court record search of a person's civil record if you are not a named party, legal representative, or qualifying agency.

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A form to request a statewide court record search of a person's civil and criminal history if you are not a named party, legal representative, or qualifying agency.

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Court Records Search Related Information

Cases and Records

Learn about the ways you can access court records, check court dates and conduct record searches in South Dakota.

Bulk Court Records Request

Learn how how the public can submit a request for large volumes of court records or compiled information from court records that is publicly accessible but not already available in an existing report.

Court Finder

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is comprised of seven judicial circuits across the state. Find a court, contact someone in your circuit or learn about programs and services.