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Find the official forms and documents needed for legal proceedings in the Second Judicial Circuit of South Dakota. No matter your role, these resources provide the necessary paperwork for court filings, case management and procedural requirements. Browse the available forms to ensure you have the correct documentation for your legal matter.

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ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK.

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A form documenting that the court's name change order for a minor was properly served to all required parties.

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Court application for individuals requesting temporary release from custody. It requires personal details, reasons for furlough, and approval signatures.

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Form outlines the agreement between a court-appointed attorney and a client, detailing responsibilities, payment terms, and legal representation conditions.

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Motion requesting a delay in court proceedings, requiring case details, reasons for postponement, and judicial approval to reschedule hearings or deadlines.

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Application for Court-Appointed Counsel for an adult in a criminal action.

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Fill out this form to receive compensation and expense reimbursement as a court appointed attorney in South Dakota courts.

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This document outlines the court’s schedule for a criminal trial, detailing deadlines for motions, discovery, plea agreements, and other key pretrial proceedings.

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Motion requesting a delay in court proceedings, requiring case details, reasons for postponement, and judicial approval to reschedule hearings or deadlines.

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Civil law and small claims Motion and Affidavit requesting Satisfaction of Judgment form used in the Second Judicial Circuit.

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This document is a court order allowing an individual to retrieve personal belongings, specifying items, location and any conditions set by the court for collection.

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Court order permitting an individual to retrieve personal belongings under a Temporary Protection Order (TPO), specifying items, location, and conditions.

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Request for an extension to make court-ordered payments.

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Plea petition used by a defendant to formally enter a guilty or no-contest plea, outlining rights, charges, and terms of the plea agreement.

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Civil law and small claims Satisfaction of Judgment form used in the Second Judicial Circuit (SDCL 15-16-14, et seq.)

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Judgment Forms

This document contains judgment forms used to record court decisions in criminal cases, including sentencing details, fines, probation terms, and other legal outcomes.

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This document contains judgment forms used to record court decisions in criminal cases, including sentencing details, fines, probation terms, and other legal outcomes.

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This document contains judgment forms used to record court decisions in criminal cases, including sentencing details, fines, probation terms, and other legal outcomes.

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Policies

ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view these forms.  If you do not have Adobe Reader, click hereOff-site link. to download. 

To Download PDF documents right click on the link. This should pop up a menu. Select option "Save Link As" or "Save Target As". Locate where the document needs to be saved and click the Save button.

This document provides a schedule of fines and bond amounts for various offenses, outlining payment requirements and court procedures for resolving violations.

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The Fine and Bond Schedule, effective July 1, 2024, outlines fines and bonds for various offenses in South Dakota, aiding in consistent legal enforcement.

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The Second Judicial Circuit's Language Access Plan ensures that individuals with limited English proficiency or hearing impairments have meaningful access to court services by providing timely and effective language assistance, including interpreters and translated materials, in compliance with federal and state laws.

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Guidelines for court-appointed attorneys, detailing eligibility, responsibilities, compensation, and procedures for providing legal representation to defendants.

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Details court costs for legal proceedings, including filing fees, service charges, and other associated costs for cases in South Dakota courts.

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Approved community service sites where individuals can work off court-imposed fines, including contact information and eligibility requirements.

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