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    Supreme Court

    The South Dakota Supreme Court serves as the state's highest judicial authority. Through its various functions, the Supreme Court plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the legal system and promoting transparency.

    About the Supreme Court

    Supreme Court Justices

    • Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen
    • Justice Janine M. Kern
    • Justice Mark E. Salter
    • Justice Patricia J. DeVaney
    • Justice Scott P. Myren

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    • Published Rules
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  • Circuit Courts

    Circuit Courts

    South Dakota is comprised of seven judicial circuit courts serving all counties across the state. The Circuit Courts play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the legal system. Don't know what circuit your in, click the court finder button below.

    Court Finder

    Locate a Circuit

    • First Judicial Circuit
    • Second Judicial Circuit
    • Third Judicial Circuit
    • Fourth Judicial Circuit
    • Fifth Judicial Circuit
    • Sixth Judicial Circuit
    • Seventh Judicial Circuit

    Treatment Courts

    Treatment Courts in South Dakota empower individuals with substance use and mental health disorders to rebuild lives and strengthen communities.

    Explore Treatment Courts

  • Self Help

    Self Help

    Find information on how to get legal help, including resources available for low or no cost legal aid. Browse by topics to find helpful legal tips and information on protection orders, self representation, Spanish forms, and more.

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    Self Help Topics

    • Family Law Help
    • Criminal Law Help
    • Civil Law Help
    • Get Legal Help
    • Representing Yourself
    • Understanding Courts
    • Españolas Formas (Spanish Forms)

    Areas of Interest

    • Filing for Divorce
    • Eviction
    • Housing Assistance Resources
    • Military & Veterans Resources
    • Guardianship
    • Shared Parenting Guidelines & Plans
    • Obtaining a Protection Order

    Understanding SD Courts

    • Court Structure
    • Fees and Costs
    • How the Court Assists
    • Starting a Court Action
    • Small Claims Court
    • Legal Glossary
  • Online Services

    Online Services

    To make accessing online services even easier, we've gathered these helpful resources and links to our online services. Find online services in the menu to the right.

    Court Record Access

    • Court Record Search
    • Find Court Date
    • eCourts
    • Public Access Record Search (PARS)
    • Civil Money Judgment

    Helpful Links

    • Virtual Courtrooms
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  • Court Forms

    Form & File Search

    Locate a particular form or file by search term, category, circuit or language by using the filter function. To search the entire UJS website, use the main search box at the top of the page.

    Form & File Search

    Find Common Files by Category

    • Criminal Law
    • Family Law
    • Civil Law
    • Self Representation
    • Attorney Forms

    TOP SEARCHED FORMS

    • Divorce
    • Protection Orders
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spanish Forms
  • Public Information

    Public Information

    Access official court news, information and media resources from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System.

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    PUBLIC RECORDS

    • Cases & Records
    • Court Records Search
    • eCourts
    • Public Access Records Search (PARS)
    • Civil Money Judgment Query
    • Find Court Date

    Juror Resources

    • For Jurors
    • Juror Login

    MEDIA RESOURCES

    • Media Coverage in South Dakota Courts

    Notifications

    • SD Court Notifications
    • Boards and Commissions
    • Court Scams
  • Attorney Resources

    For Attorneys

    Get quick access to essential resources, forms, and information needed for attorneys to navigate South Dakota courts and cases.

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    Quick Links

    • Attorney Forms
    • Attorney Resources
    • Circuit Judge Preferences
    • File & Serve
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    Additional Resources

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Military & Veterans

Military and Veterans Resources

Military and veteran resources encompass a wide range of services, programs, and support systems designed to address the unique needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Below are some available resources:

Custody upon Deployment - Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act

Immigration Information for Service Members and their Families

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Military Help Line

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

U.S. Department of Defense

Stateside Legal

U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Center for Women Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Benefits Administration

Returning from the War Zone - A guide for military personnel who are coming home from service

Veterans Health Administration

Wounded Warrior Programs

Veterans Recovery Programs

Divorce with Children - Collecting Child Support & Alimony from Military Personnel

Dependent or Survivor Benefits - Benefits Information

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Related Information

Divorced Spouses of Military Service Members

Those who are divorced from their military spouses are usually entitled to some benefits ranging from health care to commissary privileges to retirement pay.

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