South Dakota Farmland 6th Circuit

Sixth Judicial Circuit

Circuit Contact

104 E. Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3712

Presiding Judge: Judge Christina L. Klinger

Circuit Administrator: Heather Covey

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court is served by four circuit court judges, one magistrate judge, and court clerk magistrates serving each county 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 Hughes County Courthouse, 104 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD

Sixth Judicial Circuit Contacts

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Sixth Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the 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.

Find probation court services monitoring compliance with sentences and court orders.

Find contacts, addresses and more information on this circuit's treatment courts.

Access information regarding on how to represent yourself, understand the courts, and get legal help.

Access various forms and policies for judicial and court proceedings in this circuit.

Sixth Judicial Circuit News

See the latest news from the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

Stanley County Jury Duty Scam and Red Flags

A news story about a jury duty scam in Stanley County and key signs to recognize a scam like this telling people that they missed jury duty.

Dakota News Story

UJS Warns Public About Jury Duty Scam in Central South Dakota

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is warning the public about a jury duty scam targeting people in central South Dakota.

Judge Christina Klinger Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Sixth Judicial Circuit

PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Christina Klinger, Pierre, as Presiding Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Judge Klinger’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation at State Capitol

The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. CDT in the State Capitol Rotunda, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.

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