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.
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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.
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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.
UJS Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
A new mission, vision and strategic plan are acting as a roadmap to guide the Unified Judicial System (UJS) in serving the citizens of South Dakota with fairness, integrity and excellence. The plan identifies where UJS will go as a court system and the priorities on which we will focus through 2028.
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.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines in 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Judiciary Warns of Missed Jury Duty, Unpaid Traffic Ticket Scams
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is warning the public to be aware of scams involving missed jury duty, unpaid traffic tickets and fake arrest warrants.
U.S. Department of Justice Awards South Dakota Bar Foundation for Innovative Solution to Improve Access to Justice
The South Dakota Bar Foundation is one of five winners announced by the U.S. Department of Justice for its Access to Justice Prize Competition.