Protection Orders - Stalking
A stalking protection order may be pursued if an individual has engaged in harassment, issued threats, or inflicted physical harm upon you.
Protection Orders - Vulnerable Adults
A vulnerable protection order can protect you or the individual you are filing on behalf of, provided they are over the age of 65, or an adult with a disability and are unable to be protected from abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
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.
Domestic Violence
Discover state resources, shelters and support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Dakota.
Mediation
Mediation helps resolve disputes voluntarily, saving time and money. It's informal, confidential, and often quicker than lawsuits, with both parties controlling outcomes.
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.
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.