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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).

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. Also offers GI loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, 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.

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 program for individuals who are disabled and/or elderly (65 or older). Does not issue out of state registrations or titling.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for property taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Also, this office prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

Provides disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Issues marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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).

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.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

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 department is a year-round prescription drug take-back site. The County Sheriff is also the contact for mental health holds, burning bans, county jail, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

The Pennington County 24/7 Sobriety Program is an alternative to jail and serves as an alternative sentencing option for the court. The program is used as a bond condition, sentence condition, or as part of probation or parole. The program may also be used as a tool for the Department of Social Services for child custody issues.

Enforces noxious weed regulations, sprays road sides to control noxious weeds.

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 Commissioners are responsible for the administration of every service that each county office provides. They meet every Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday of the month) at 9:00am at the Codington County Courthouse. Please visit the website for meeting agendas and for commissioner contact information.

Supervises the structuring and maintenance of County roads, bridges, culverts and to address concerns as they develop.

Services provided are 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. Application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

This office is responsible for recording of all land records for Brookings County such as deeds, mortgages, and miscellaneous real estate documents; land owner information for any real estate in Brookings County and copies of land records, Filing of documents including UCC's, Federal Tax Liens, State Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, lien satisfactions, Power of Attorney papers, Fictitious Business Name Forms, and Military Discharge papers, and issuing marriage licenses for marriages performed in South Dakota. Issues certified copies of South Dakota births, South Dakota death and South Dakota marriages.

The City of Lennox uses the Alderman/Alderwoman form of government. It consists of the mayor and six council members representing 3 wards, 2 per each ward.

The Union County Veterans Service Office (VSO) educates and assists veterans and their dependents and/or survivors in applying for veterans' benefits including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South Dakota. Referrals are also made to other agencies that may have potential benefits for veterans. Areas of primary activity are obtaining military records and discharges, death/burial benefits, education benefits, home loan certificates, non-service connected pension, service connected compensation, state bonus program, survivors benefits, and veteran affairs health care. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the Union County Registrar of Deeds Office.

The Onida City Council consists of the mayor and six council members.

Equalization office assesses property for tax purposes. Planning & Zoning encompasses building permits and zoning processes.