Second Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
425 N. Dakota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-367-5920
The Second Judicial Circuit is the largest judicial circuit in South Dakota by population with about 285,467 residents, according to the latest census figures. The Circuit Administration office is located in the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.
Second Judicial Circuit Counties
Traffic Notice
The reconstruction of Minnesota Avenue from Eighth Street to Brookings Avenue in Sioux Falls is affecting traffic access to the Minnehaha County Courthouse. Minnesota Avenue has been reduced to two lanes, and vehicles cannot access the courthouse from Minnesota Avenue. The traveling public is advised to approach the Minnehaha County Courthouse from the east or by using Dakota Avenue or Main Avenue. Road construction may also affect parking around the courthouse. The public is advised to allow for extra time when driving to the courthouse.
Second Judicial Circuit Contacts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Second Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court staff. View the full list of contacts.
Pay Online Now & Find Your Court Date
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System provides links to pay court fines and fees and find information about your court date.
Access various forms and documents for judicial and court proceedings in this circuit.
Court hearings are streamed live for public viewing. Find the Second Circuit's virtual courtroom.
Service Providers
Find program and service providers for the Second Judicial Circuit of South Dakota.
Second Judicial Circuit Interpreter Services
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-367-7401
Fax: 605-367-7404
Website: https://www.sfmcc.org/default.asp
39 languages available; video link possible from the Sioux Falls courthouse)
Phone: 605-595-5946 (cell)
Phone: 605-271-7849 (home)
Email: ghirmay.solomon@yahoo.com
Language: Amharic, Tigrinya
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Second Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the Second Judicial Circuit.
South Dakota Recognizes Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of Sept. 14, 2026, as Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week in South Dakota, recognizing the important role these professionals play in the administration of justice and in serving the public.
Unified Judicial System Wants to Hear from Court Users
As part of our ongoing work to build public trust and confidence in the courts through transparency, communication, education and community engagement, the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) wants to hear from members of the public about their experiences with the state court system.
Mental Health Court Offers Path Forward for Participants
For some people, entering the criminal justice system can become a cycle that is difficult to break. Learn how Second Circuit Mental Health Court is helping people in the justice system get treatment for mental illness and substance use instead of just facing punishment.
Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations in August
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in August.
Second Circuit Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on July 15
Second Circuit Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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