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A website geared toward self-represented litigants (people who are representing themselves in court). The website has several helpful categories including Online forms - Fill out legal forms online or obtain instruction on how to properly prepare documentation for court. Legal help - Find information on how to get legal help, including resources available for low or no cost legal aid. Protection orders - What to expect when petitioning the court for a protection order. Links to victim advocate organizations. Military and Veterans - Legal resources for past and present military members. Veterans Project information. Parenting - Help for parenting and other divorce/separation needs. Mediation - All you need to know about mediation. Links to various community agencies and resources. Guide and File - a process that permits self-represented litigants to create and complete forms for starting court actions. Involuntary Commitment information. Record Searches - how to obtain a record search report for the public court cases an individual has statewide.

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.

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.

Represents the interests of the state in the prosecution of adult and juvenile crime as well as 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 legal services to tribal members charged with criminal offenses. Represents respondents in matters involving juvenile delinquency, involuntary commitment, abuse and neglect, and guardian Ad Litem cases.

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. Provides victim assistance and notifications per Marsy's Law. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

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.

Public defenders are provided individuals who cannot afford an attorney for criminal cases, including both magistrate and circuit court, abuse and neglect cases, juvenile matters, mental health committals, and alcohol committals. Applications for counsel are available at the Clerk of Courts Office or online. If a Judge determines an individual meets the financial qualifications for a court-appointed attorney, an attorney will be assigned. Court-appointed attorney rates for the state of South Dakota are reviewed and set by the South Dakota Supreme Court on an annual basis. Clients will be billed at an hourly rate of $100.00, and reimbursement for such services may be ordered pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 23A-40-10.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Advocating for individuals attempting to obtain disability benefits through Social Security Administration programs.

Provides food, clothing, and health screenings to homeless and at-risk veterans. Also offers referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and other essential services. Stand Downs are typically 1 to 3 day events. ​To find information about upcoming Stand Downs, visit the website and select South Dakota in the "Select a State" field.

A secure website where lower income South Dakota residents can ask an attorney for specific questions regarding their civil (non-criminal) legal issues. The website is a partnership between Access to Justice and the American Bar Association.

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 support, information, and referrals for people living with epilepsy, including possible resources to help with medication costs, support groups, find-an-epilepsy-specialist, help finding a seizure safety or detection device and information about services and programs serving the epilepsy community.

Represents the interests of the state in the prosecution of adult and juvenile crime as well as 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 Great Plains Regional office is responsible for the direction and oversight of Bureau responsibilities and activities in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska. The Office of the Regional Director provides program direction and supervision to 12 Agencies encompassing 16 federally recognized Tribes. Programs includes: tribal government, enrollment, claims, self-determination, housing improvement program, loan guaranty and interest subsidy program, land titles and records office, probate and estate services, real estate services, Indian land consolidation program, Division of Natural Resources, Human services (which includes general assistance, burial assistance, disaster assistance, emergency assistance, adult care assistance, and child assistance), Tribal transportation program, road maintenance, and Division of Environment, Safety, and Cultural Resources Managements.

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.

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 office of the South Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection has a page with Fast Facts that includes links to topics generally handled by their office, such as credit reporting, identity theft, Medicaid, Medicare, opt-out, Social Security, unclaimed property, and wills, trusts, & living wills.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

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 US Attorney Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends or represents the United States in civil cases.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and provides 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.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

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.