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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.

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.

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

The Hughes County Sheriff's office 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 for mental health holds, burning bans, and county jails/correctional facilities.

The Oglala Lakota 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 and responsible for issuing temporary concealed carry permits.

The Hamlin County Planning and Zoning Office is contracted with First District of Watertown. Under county ordinance, citizens and businesses are required to obtain a building permit through the Planning and Zoning Office. Building Permits within Dempster, Thomas, Lake Poinsett, and Rural Hamlin County shall contact the Hamlin County Planning & Zoning Office. Building Permits within Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, Hayti, Hazel and Lake Norden must contact the respective city offices.

The Custer 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. Services include Year-round prescription drug take-back site, Mental health holds, Burning bans, and Fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Investigation of non-natural deaths, sudden unexpected deaths, or deaths without an attending physician.

Local government planning office that gathers information on existing physical, social and economic conditions; projects future trends; examines alternative courses of action; and develops long and short-term land use plans to guide the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural areas within the community. ​Services by the Equalization office include 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).

Provides air transportation services in support of economic development in the Custer area. Custer County Airport is a mountain airport sitting at 5,600 feet above mean sea level (MSL) with one paved runway. Density altitude is a concern on warm days. Call ahead for rental care services. 100LL and Jet A fuel is available by credit 24 hours a day.

This office is responsible for recording all County land records such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, land owner information for any real estate in the County and copies of land records, Filing 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 issues marriage licenses, certified copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and passports.

This office is responsible for oversight of county government; care and preservation or sale of all county property; audit of accounts; levying taxes; construction and repair of bridges and highways; purchase or acquire grounds for courthouse, jail, or other building sites; equalize the assessment roll of the county in the manner provided by law; supervise the fiscal concerns of the county and secure management; and establish and make revisions to ordinances for zoning, solid waste and water management.

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.

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. Provides transportation for veterans to medical appointments through the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program. Call three business days before appointments to allow time to schedule a driver.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Assess all the real estate property in the county for property tax purpose. By law, the assessed value must be its full or true market value.

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.

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.

Coordinates all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological, and man-made events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the county plan for reacting to emergencies. During an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County emergency managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their county when necessary. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

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).

This office is the keeper of County records and acts as the financial officer for the County. The Auditor is responsible for recording and written the official minutes of the County Commissioner meetings including. Prepares 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.

Offers services to eligible voters. Registration of new voters, updates to existing voters and verification of voter data. Administers elections on behalf of the county. Point of contact for the county commission, serving as their clerk during meetings and in compiling data for their use. Arranges the agenda and appointments. Administers the county level indigent care for those who can not afford treatment. Specific criteria is in statute for what is eligible and ineligible. Manages the mental health budget for when people receive treatment but can not afford to do so on their own. Programming is contracted with Community Counseling Services of Huron.