Bulk Court Records Request
Learn how how the public can submit a request for large volumes of court records or compiled information from court records that is publicly accessible but not already available in an existing report.
Judicial Qualifications Commission
South Dakota judges are governed by high standards of conduct. The Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) receives, investigates and evaluates allegations of judicial misconduct, as well as handles applications for judicial vacancies.
Judicial Canons
Judicial Canons outline key principles that all judges, judicial officers, and staff must adhere to, including rules on avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining impartiality and promoting public confidence in the judiciary.
Judicial Application Process
When there is a judicial vacancy in South Dakota's courts, applications are handled by the Judicial Qualifications Commission. Learn more about the application process and access the form.