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Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

Find Support and Safety

Domestic violence and sexual assault are serious criminal offenses that affect individuals, families and communities. If you or someone you know is experiencing this type of abuse, know that help is available. No one deserves to live in fear, and you are not alone.

This page provides resources, legal protection order files and support services to assist victims and survivors. Whether you need emergency shelter, legal assistance, counseling or beyond, there are programs in place to help you find safety and support.

South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault

The Network is a state-level nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Network opposes violence as a means of control and believes survivors have the right to reclaim their power through informed choices. The programs and services focus on empowerment and support for those affected by abuse, providing resources to help them regain safety and independence.

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Find a Shelter Tool — South Dakota Department of Public Safety

If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or another violent crime, your local victims’ services agency can help. These agencies provide a range of free support services to assist victims in finding safety and healing. Contact your local victims’ services agency to learn more about the resources available, including which counties they serve and how they can support you. 

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Files for Obtaining a Protection Order

ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK OR BLUE INK

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view these forms. If you do not have Adobe Reader, click here to download.

To download PDF documents right click on the link. This should pop up a menu. Select option "Save Link As" or "Save Target As". Locate where the document needs to be saved and click the Save button.

Learn more through the SD Department of Social Services.

UJS-090A Instructions on Obtaining a Protection Order

The UJS-090A form provides instructions for obtaining a protection order in South Dakota against domestic abuse, stalking, or vulnerable adult abuse.

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UJS-90B Petitioner Information Form

The UJS-090B form gathers essential information from petitioners seeking protection orders in South Dakota, including personal details and circumstances for legal processing.

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UJS-90C Respondent Information Form

The UJS-090C form collects respondent information for protection order cases in South Dakota, detailing personal details and circumstances relevant to the legal process.

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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-091B Notice of Hearing on Domestic Abuse Protection Order

The UJS-091B form sets the hearing on the petition for a domestic abuse protection order.

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UJS-091C Temporary Domestic Abuse Protection Order

The UJS-091C form establishes a temporary protection order in domestic abuse cases in South Dakota.

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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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UJS-091E Modification of Temporary Domestic Abuse Protection Order

The UJS-091E form is used to request a modification of a temporary domestic abuse protection order in South Dakota cases, outlining reasons and proposed changes.

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UJS-091F Permanent Domestic Abuse Protection Order

The UJS-091F form establishes a permanent domestic abuse protection order in South Dakota cases, documenting final court decisions and terms of protection.

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UJS-091G Motion to Modify Permanent Domestic Abuse Protection Order

The UJS-091G form is used to request modifications to a permanent domestic abuse protection order in South Dakota cases, specifying reasons and desired changes.

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Helpful Resources for Filing Protection Orders

ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK OR BLUE INK

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view these forms. If you do not have Adobe Reader, click here to download.

To download PDF documents right click on the link. This should pop up a menu. Select option "Save Link As" or "Save Target As". Locate where the document needs to be saved and click the Save button.

Answer Questions Online, Draft Stalking/Physical Injury Protection Order Forms

This is an interactive tool that helps victims fill out a protection order.

Answer Questions Online, Draft Domestic Protection Order Forms

This is an interactive tool that helps victims fill out a protection order.

Answer Questions Online, Draft Vulnerable Adult Protection Order Forms

This is an interactive tool that helps victims fill out a protection order.

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Protection Orders

Whether you are a vulnerable adult, a victim of domestic violence or a victim of stalking, you may be entitled to a protection order in South Dakota. Learn more about how and get help filling out forms.

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 - 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.