Third Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
314 6th Avenue, Suite 6
Brookings, SD 57006-2085
Phone: 605-688-4200
The Third Judicial Circuit Court is served by six Circuit Court Judges, two Magistrate Judges, Clerk Magistrates, Deputy Clerk Magistrates, Court Service Officers, Court Reports and Support Staff. Assisting the Presiding Judge is a Circuit Court Administrator and a Chief Court Services Officer. Circuit administrative offices are located in the Brookings County Courthouse 314 6th Avenue, Brookings, SD.
Third Judicial Circuit Contacts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Third Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the list of contacts.
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Third Judicial Circuit News
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South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY 2026 Annual Report
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) has issued its FY 2026 Annual Report, which encompasses the work of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts and the State Court Administrator’s Office from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on September 30
Codington County Treatment Court invites the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of the treatment court program.
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.
Brookings County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on August 20
Brookings County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT in Courtroom A (third floor) of the Brookings County Courthouse, 314 Sixth Ave., Brookings.
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