South Dakota Supreme Court Case Processing Sets New Standard
With the release of two opinions today, the South Dakota Supreme Court has resolved all cases considered during its court term year that began August 2025.
UJS Proposes Merger of Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) State Court Administrator’s Office has proposed to the South Dakota Supreme Court consideration of a merger of the administrative structures of the Fourth Judicial Circuit and Seventh Judicial Circuit.
UJS-091D Motion to Modify Temporary Domestic Abuse Protection Order
The UJS-091D form allows parties to request modifications to a temporary domestic abuse protection order in South Dakota cases, detailing the reasons for the change.
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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.
UJS-091A Petition for Domestic Abuse Protection Order
The UJS-091A form is used to initiate a domestic abuse protection order action in South Dakota.
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UJS-121A Petition and Statement for Stalking Protection Order
The UJS-121A form is used to initiate a stalking protection order action in South Dakota.
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UJS-121B Notice of Hearing on Petition for Stalking Protection Order
The UJS-121B form sets the hearing on the petition for a stalking protection order.
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UJS-091K Motion to Dismiss Domestic Abuse Protection Order
Motion to Dismiss Domestic Abuse Protection Order
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Supreme Court
Meet the South Dakota Supreme Court Justices and access Supreme Court resources, including opinions, term of court, published rules, hearings, summary dispositions and judiciary messages.
UJS-121G Motion to Modify Permanent Stalking Protection Order
The UJS-121G form is used to request modifications to a permanent stalking protection order in South Dakota cases, specifying reasons and desired changes.
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