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Provides safe and secure care and custody to juveniles ages 10-20 who have committed offenses classified as felonies or misdemeanors who are either going through the court system, awaiting placement, or serving a sentence.

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.

Provides information and assistance to the Faulk County Commission, to municipalities, and individuals on matters pertaining to response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness and other Emergency Management issues. Assists in the management of emergency situations. Assists with the disaster declaration process and works with State Emergency Management and FEMA during the response and recovery effort. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

The Emergency Management Department is responsible for the following - Coordination 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, or 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. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger please call 9-1-1.

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.

Responsible for Commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections, notary public services available. Some fees may apply. Duties also include beer and liquor licenses, real estate and mobile home taxes, handles county bid lettings, manages medical indigent claims, and manages employee drug and alcohol testing programs. The Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. ​Welfare is handled in the Auditor's office. Currently, funding is only available for help with emergency hospitalization.

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.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

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). This office also issues drivers licenses. Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Does not process out-of-state individuals moving to South Dakota. Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. The following services are available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. The driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

The Sully 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 mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

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).

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).

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). Self-Service Terminal (SST): Hy-Vee Food Store - 4101 S. Louise Avenue (Close at 11:00pm) Hy-Vee Food Store - 3000 S. Minnesota Avenue (Close at 11:00pm) Get-N-Go - 5400 E. Arrowhead Avenue (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) Sioux Falls Driver Exam Station - 1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1B (8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday) Administration Building - 415 N. Dakota Avenue (8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, closed Holidays) All terminals can be used to renew ANY county registration across South Dakota. Access to the terminals is fast and efficient. The touch screen prompts will walk you through the entire process. The terminal can only be used by individuals who possess a valid South Dakota driver's license or South Dakota identification card and are the owner listed on the title of the vehicle.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

Responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the county. Responsibilities vary by jurisdiction but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

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: transportation assistance to VA Appointments and offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. Offers expertise 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.

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.

Issues certified copies of Vital Records for events occurring in South Dakota including: birth, death, burial, and marriage records; real estate records including deeds, mortgages, easements and other land records; military discharge records that have been recorded; and miscellaneous liens that have been filed.

This office 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. Also deals with Voter Registration and Absentee Voting. The Auditor's Office also handles requests for one-time economic assistance that may include Rent, Utility for current bills, May be available for water, lights, heating, Medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance requires pre-approval if not for emergency services. All other resources must have been exhausted first. Assistance does require payback and county lien is filed until paid in full.

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. Prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures.

Services include Recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as deeds, mortgages, affidavits, plats, surveys, easements, drainage, and court orders, File UCC's and record Fixture Filings, File county, state, federal, mechanical, hospital, ambulance and child support liens, Record Power of Attorney documents, Permanent and official archive of Bon Homme County land records from late 1800's to Present. Also issues copies and certified copies of filed and/or recorded documents, Record Military Discharge and issue certified copies, Issuer of marriage licenses and certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates, Archive and issue burial permits, State commissioned notaries. Notarize documents during office hours. Review Bon Homme County and municipal pending plats, Small archive of Bon Homme County historical information, Review pending plats and surveys prior to submission for either zoning or recording, Review, research county legal descriptions. Work with local title company to clean up incorrect legal descriptions, and Update legal descriptions for recording purposes due to land splits, platting, etc.

County Directors of Equalization are appointed to their office by the Board of County Commissioners. The duties of the Director of Equalization will be as follows but not limited to registration of mobile homes, review of all property appraisals, reconciliation of assessment appeals with the township and County Boards of Equalization, defense for appeals to State Board of Equalization, assistance to taxpayers concerning appeals, Sales ratio cards, and all necessary and required reports, record and maps.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program: explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, helps prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors