Court Services Information
Court Services in South Dakota oversees probation-related activities, ensuring compliance with court orders for both adults and juveniles. It is separate from Parole, which falls under the State Department of Corrections.
You can find more information about state prisons and parole at the Department of Corrections website.
Court Services is responsible for preparing numerous reports to the court in preparation for sentencings. Support Staff play a huge role in assisting the Court Services Officers in preparing reports, along with other important responsibilities. On average, the Fourth Judicial Circuit supervises or is involved with approximately 700 adults and 200 juveniles on a monthly basis in eight different counties.
