ANYONE ACCESSING PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM THIS INTERNET PORTAL SHOULD REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMER:

The information viewed through eCourts reflects the docket entries for court records open to the public. Certain records may not be available in accordance with Federal and State statutes and the Rules Governing the Unified Judicial System or by court order.

When searching for information using eCourts, please enter the necessary name and case number search criteria.

eCourts provides summary information about cases. This includes information such as names of parties, attorneys of record, documents filed, hearings held, judgments entered, and the outcome of completed cases. Images of public documents filed in court cases are available for purchase in eCourts.

Fee Schedule

Documents can be purchased for $0.10 per page with a $3.00 maximum per document. Payment options: 1. Pay as you go for each transaction with a credit card after registration. 2. Use a credit account funded by credit card using a defined dollar amount after registration. The eCourts public access solution does not include the ability to view or purchase documents. The possible presence of personally identifiable information and lack of a redaction solution prevents including this accessibility. To access documents, the public can currently utilize the public access workstations located in all courthouses.

If you believe you have found inaccurate information, or if you believe some information that should be included in the docket is missing, please contact the appropriate Clerk of Courts Office. Contact information for the Clerk of Courts can be found on our Help Page.

Dockets are continuously updated during normal business hours, but cannot make assurances that the latest information on orders or filings available at the Clerk’s Office have been recorded on the dockets. In no event shall the South Dakota Unified Judicial System be held liable for damages of any nature, direct or indirect, arising from the use of this system; including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of savings, business interruption, loss of business information or other incidental or consequential damages or loss.

This eCourts system is for authorized use only. Use of this system implies consent to monitoring of any and all activities associated with its use. Unauthorized or improper use of the system may be punishable under applicable sections of the U.S. Code, the State of South Dakota, and other applicable codes, statutes, and guidelines.

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