
Serving South Dakota’s People & Courts
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System ensures fair and accessible justice for all—from the general public and jurors to attorneys and legal professionals. Whether you need court resources, legal guidance or case information, we provide the support and tools to navigate South Dakota’s judicial system.
Help Me To...
- Make a Payment
- Find a Court Date
- Access Virtual Courtroom
- Find Jury Duty Information
- Search Public Records
- Find a Treatment Court
- File a Small Claims Court Case
- Navigate a Case Alone
- Represent Myself
- Navigate Family Law Disputes
- Find a Career in the Courts
- Access eCourts
- Learn About Judicial Standards
- Better Understand the Courts
- Listen Live to Supreme Court
Locate Your Circuit & Courts
Trying to find information on your circuit court or not sure what circuit you're in? Use our court finder to search for contacts, programs and services in your circuit by city, county or circuit.
Find Your Quickest Path
Our goal at the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to help you navigate the courts and legal system in South Dakota. Find information, forms and more based on who you are and what you're looking for.
South Dakota Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Access opinions, judiciary messages, summary dispositions details on the current justices.
Find Forms & Documents
Find forms, files and documents for family, civil and criminal cases and other legal filings with our form and file search function.
Electronic Filing for Attorneys
The Odyssey File & Serve application enables attorneys to file documents with the court anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Recent Press Releases & News
Stay informed with the most recent press releases about and news from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. Our latest press releases keep the public, jurors, attorneys and legal professionals up to date on important developments.