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.
Name Change
This page explains the process and provides links to the necessary forms to legally change an adult or minor child's first, middle, and/or last name in South Dakota.
Involuntary Commitment (IVC) - Substance Abuse
South Dakota state law allows a person to proceed with an involuntary commitment for the treatment of another person who has a substance abuse disorder.