Filing an Appeal
Find out how a case can be appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court, the appeal process and helpful documents in filing an appeal.
Courtroom Protocol
Learn what you can and cannot do when attending South Dakota Supreme Court sessions, which are open to the public.
Opinions
The opinions posted on this site are slip (initial) opinions subject to revision and correction. The official opinions of the South Dakota Supreme Court are those published in the bound volumes of North Western Reporter. Readers are requested to promptly notify, in writing, the Clerk of the South Dakota Supreme Court of any typographical or other error in the opinion, in order that corrections may be made before the opinion is published.
Published Rules
The South Dakota Supreme Court establishes rules governing legal practice and procedure within the state. View the latest rules published by the Supreme Court.
Rules Hearings
The South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Hearings page provides information about upcoming and past rules hearings before the state's highest court.
Summary Dispositions
The South Dakota Supreme Court Summary Dispositions page provides a record of cases decided without a full written opinion. Summary dispositions help streamline the judicial process while maintaining transparency in the Court’s rulings.
For Jurors
Learn about serving on a jury in South Dakota, find resources to check your reporting status, and understand the process and your responsibilities.
Get Involved as an Attorney
Find ways to get involved in your community inside and outside the courtroom. Join us in offering pro bono legal help and ensure justice for all in South Dakota. Everyone deserves access to legal services.
Rural Attorney Recruitment Program
The South Dakota Legislature approved the Recruitment Assistance Program to address the current and projected shortage of lawyers practicing in small communities and rural areas of South Dakota.
Attorney Forms
Find a comprehensive collection of forms, documents and resources to assist with your legal practice. You'll discover information on court-appointed lawyer fees, fines, bonds, civil actions, mental health evaluations and more.