Seventh Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
315 St Joseph St #5
Rapid City, SD 57709
Phone: 605-394-2571
Welcome to the website for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Circuit Administration office is located in the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
Seventh Judicial Circuit Counties
Proposed Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuit Merger
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. Learn about the proposal, what it would—and would not—change, and how to provide public input.
Seventh Judicial Circuit Contacts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Seventh Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the list of contacts.
Pay Online Now & Find Your Court Date
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System provides links to pay court fines and fees and find information about your court date.
Access information regarding on how to represent yourself, understand the courts, and get legal help.
Access various forms and policies for judicial and court proceedings in this circuit.
Seventh Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Four Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts are holding four graduation ceremonies and invite the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of their respective treatment court programs.
South Dakota Recognizes Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of Sept. 14, 2026, as Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week in South Dakota, recognizing the important role these professionals play in the administration of justice and in serving the public.
Pennington County Veterans Court Honors Latest Graduates in Public Ceremony
Established in 2016, Pennington County Veterans Court provides a crucial sentencing alternative for justice-involved veterans. A recent graduation ceremony highlights a decade of restorative justice and treatment for South Dakota veterans.
Unified Judicial System Wants to Hear from Court Users
As part of our ongoing work to build public trust and confidence in the courts through transparency, communication, education and community engagement, the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) wants to hear from members of the public about their experiences with the state court system.
Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation on September 3
Seventh Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the next graduation ceremony for participants completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
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