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).
General Motions
Downloadable general motion forms, including affidavits and notices, require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Forms must be printed single-sided and completed in black or blue ink.
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.
Debt Collection
Court-ordered debt encompasses various financial obligations imposed by the court system such as costs, fines, fees, and restitution.
Consumer Protection
Consumer protection safeguards the public when they buy goods and services against unfair practices in the marketplace. This page provides consumer protection resources and links.
Housing and Assistance
This page provides links for resources about emergency shelter and assistance, publicly subsidized housing, and housing discrimination.
Housing Discrimination
The judiciary plays a crucial role in addressing and mitigating housing discrimination through its interpretation and enforcement of laws.
Publicly Subsidized Housing
Whether you are looking for a mortgage loan, rental assistance, homelessness prevention or other housing assistance, Publicly Subsidized Housing provides information on resources available to help you.
Emergency Shelter and Assistance
The judiciary has a critical role in ensuring fair and equitable access to emergency shelter and assistance, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Involuntary Commitment (IVC) - Mental Illness
South Dakota state law allows a person to proceed with an involuntary commitment for the treatment of another person with a serious mental illness.