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.

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.

Learn About the Supreme Court

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.

Treatment Court Graduations to be Held in Mitchell and Yankton

As part of National Treatment Court Month, graduation commencements will be held to celebrate those completing drug and DUI court in Mitchell and Yankton.

Two Local Court Advocacy Programs for Children Are Revived With Legislative FundingOff-site link.

Three years after lawmakers put $1 million toward advocacy efforts for children in the court system statewide, two revived nonprofits are starting to support children again.

South Dakota Searchlight

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Program Leaves Graduates Feeling Better About Themselves and About Living SoberOff-site link.

Four more people have successfully completed or nearly completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Drug and DUI Treatment Court program.

DRG Media Group