Civil Subpoena Request Form
Protection Orders - Domestic Violence
A domestic abuse protection order may be requested if a person with whom you have had a personal relationship has inflicted or attempted to inflict physical injury, breached a no-contact order, engaged in harassment or stalking, or has committed an act of violence against you.
Expungement
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System provides resources for individuals seeking to expunge their criminal records. Expungement involves sealing records related to a person's arrest, detention, trial, or disposition, effectively restoring the individual to the status occupied before the incident.
Self Help
Explore family, criminal and civil law help, and learn how to represent yourself, understand the courts and get legal help.
Domestic Violence
Discover state resources, shelters and support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Dakota.
Order to Show Cause
A Motion and Affidavit for an Order to Show Cause serves as a way of telling the court the opposing party has willfully violated a court order in a civil action and a request to have them appear to answer the allegation(s).
Small Claims
Small claims court is an informal court that allows people to sue for small losses of money or property. An individual can file and handle their own claim in court.
Adoption Records
Learn about how to obtain adoption records as an adoptive parent or the adoptee. Access documents and instructions on how to petition the court and beyond.
Fee Waivers
A Motion to Waive Filing Fee and Service of Process Fee is a request to not be charged for filing a case or having legal papers delivered. Learn about the process and forms to submit.