Sixth Judicial Circuit
Circuit Contact
104 E. Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3712
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court is served by four circuit court judges, one magistrate judge, and court clerk magistrates serving each county in the circuit. Assisting the presiding judge is an appointed circuit court administrator and a chief court services officer. Circuit administrative offices are located in the Hughes County Courthouse, 104 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD
Sixth Judicial Circuit Contacts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Sixth Judicial Circuit contains a dedicated team of judges and court employees. View the list of contacts.
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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.
Additional Resources
- Jurors Information
- Get Legal Help
- Substance Use & Behavioral Health Treatment Locations
- City of Fort Pierre
- City of Gettysburg
- City of Gregory
- City of Highmore
- City of Kadoka
- City of Martin
- City of Onida
- City of Philip
- City of Pierre
- City of Presho
- City of White River
- City of Winner
- Gregory County
- Hughes County
- Lyman County
- Mellette County
- Stanley County
- Sully County
- Tripp County
Sixth Judicial Circuit News
See the latest news from the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on May 13
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. CDT in the Griffin Park Community Center at 703 South Washington Ave., in Pierre.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate 2026 National Treatment Court Month
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on November 12
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitor Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., in Pierre.
Data Reflects Success of South Dakota’s Treatment Courts
Data from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) released during a Drug Court Advisory Council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, highlights the success of the state’s treatment courts since their beginning in 2008.
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