Court Services (Probation)
The mission of Court Services is to serve the citizens of the State of South Dakota by preventing crime and repairing the harm caused by crime.
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)
South Dakota Juvenile Justice Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) works collaboratively to promote a more effective and efficient juvenile justice system through best practice standards.
Court-Approved Youth Diversion Programs and Agencies
This page provides a list of court-approved diversion programs or agencies across the state for diverting youth from the juvenile justice system.
Court Services Mission, Strategies, Ethical Guidelines
Learn about the mission, strategies and values that guide the South Dakota UJS Court Services Division and its personnel.
Competency Evaluators
South Dakota Codified Law does not allow a person to be tried, sentenced or punished while they are mentally incompetent to proceed. Learn about the competency evaluation process and find an evaluator.
Mediators
Find a court-approved mediator in South Dakota by circuit for effective conflict resolution in family law and other matters. Also learn how to become a mediator in the state.
Barriers for Emerging Adults
Discover how this task force aims to support emerging adults involved in the justice system in South Dakota. Find recommendations, press releases and meeting materials.
Parenting Coordinators and Classes
Find approved parenting coordinators in South Dakota to assist in managing parenting disputes amicably, learn about parenting classes and how to become a parenting coordinator.
Parenting Classes
Join our court-approved parenting classes in South Dakota. Gain valuable skills to handle custody matters effectively.
Language Access
Those who do not speak English, are deaf or hard of hearing, or are sight impaired can access translation and interpretation services to help navigate the legal system.