Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

The Faulk County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Primary records office for the County including many important land records (such as plats, deeds, mortgages, covenants and restrictions, easements, satisfactions, etc.), military discharge records (DD214), mechanics liens, county, state and federal tax liens, UCC filings, and other documents, are recorded and maintained with the Register of Deeds. In addition to document recordation, the Register of Deeds issues South Dakota birth, marriage and death certificates, as well as marriage licenses. Many of the records held at the Brown County Register of Deeds's office date back to the 1870's, or earlier, and provide a wealth of information for those persons wanting to research or trace area history.

Provides auditor and welfare services. Auditor services include: auditing of all financial records of the County; apportioning of taxes collected by the Treasurer to be disbursed to the schools, cities, and other special assessment entities; county accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgets, and tax levy; beer and liquor licensing; county liens; recorder of the minutes for the Board of County Commissioners; maintains all voter records; Notary Public services (some fees may apply); and administers all elections at the county level or above Welfare services include medical assistance, utility assistance (disconnect notice on heating bill required), and burial and funeral assistance.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

This county office assists with the following services: Voter registration Election information Notary Public services available. Bring photo ID. - Providing support to the County Commissioners: Travis Mockler Micheal Manning Phyllis Packard Elizabeth Smith Richard Hammond

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Provides assistance for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases; payment of child support, restitution, and fines; records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses; involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions; Magistrate court proceedings; Circuit Court proceedings; jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx to view and print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, traffic and criminal offense records, small claims, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

Services provided include coordination will all agencies within the jurisdiction to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of a threatened or actual natural disaster, terrorism, technological, or man-made event. Responsibilities include development and maintenance of the county plan for reacting to emergencies. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger please call 911.

The Auditor's Office handles voter registration information, elections and ballot information, and township officials contact information.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Provides assistance for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases; payment of child support, restitution, and fines; records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses; involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions; Magistrate court proceedings; Circuit Court proceedings; jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx to view and print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, traffic and criminal offense records, small claims, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

The Hyde County Sheriff's office is a law enforcement entity that serves Hyde County and the City of Highmore. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Provides assistance for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases; payment of child support, restitution, and fines; records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses; involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions; Magistrate court proceedings; Circuit Court proceedings; jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx to view and print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, traffic and criminal offense records, small claims, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

Reduces city property taxes the year following an application. Property is the house, garage, and the lot upon which it sits or one acre, whichever is less. The amount of tax reduction is based on a graduated scale depending on income. Currently this program is only available in Rapid City as Rapid City has passed ordinances allowing the reduction.

Provides assistance for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases; payment of child support, restitution, and fines; records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses; involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions; Magistrate court proceedings; Circuit Court proceedings; jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx to view and print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, traffic and criminal offense records, small claims, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics - Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. Are also trained in GI loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

The Brookings County Finance Office Department has 2 Divisions: Finance Division: Accountable for revenue collected by all other county offices and appropriating the funds to the correct revenue account Bookkeeper of all county finances Issues distress warrants to the Sheriff in the event of non-payment on state sales taxes or unemployment insurance Keeps records of Commission proceedings Fiscal duties include conducting a monthly verification of all bank balances and cash items and making a report of the same to the County Commission. Preserves any documents, books, accounting records, maps, and other materials deposited in the Finance Office Keeps inventory of county property Maintains all Capital Assets records Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Pays all the bills of the county including payroll Processes all county liquor licenses Publishes an annual report of the receipts and disbursements as well as the assets and liabilities of the county Parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability Application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older) Collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats) Election Division Responsible for coordinating all countywide elections, including primary and general Elections. Responsible for the master voter registration list for Brookings County. Residents can register to vote and request absentee ballots for countywide, primary and general elections from the County Finance Office.

County office responsible for auditing all accounts and maintaining all financial records in and for the county, Clerk for the Board of County Commissioners, Liquor licenses and permits, Elections, and voter registration. Notary Public services available. $10.00 per seal, cash only.

Meade County Emergency Management assists local agencies, business and residents prepare for, respond to, mitigate and recover from disasters of all types. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.