First Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: 605-668-3095
The First Judicial Circuit is served by six circuit court judges, two magistrate judges, and court clerk magistrates in each of the 14 counties 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 Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut Street, Yankton, SD.
First Judicial Circuit Contacts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's First Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the list of contacts.
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- City of Alcester
- City of Armour
- City of Beresford
- City of Chamberlain
- City of Corsica
- City of Dakota Dunes
- City of Delmont
- City of Elk Point
- City of Mitchell
- City of North Sioux City
- City of Parker
- City of Salem
- City of Tyndall
- City of Vermillion
First Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the First Judicial Circuit.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 26, 2025
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Child Support Referee Independent Contractor Positions Available in First and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking two independent contractors as child support referees — one for the First Judicial Circuit and one for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Judge Cheryle Gering Reappointed as Presiding Judge of First Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on December 12, 2024
As part of Impaired Driving Prevention Month, James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Some of the courthouse photos on this site were taken by John Deacon www.courthouses.co.