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.

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.

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.

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 children's reading programs, free Wi-Fi, public access computers/tools, books, e-books, meeting room, large print materials, audiobooks, interlibrary loans, accessibility library services, videos, newspapers, magazines, meeting room, photo copying, and programs.

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.

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.

Lincoln County Emergency Management provides workable plans to keep the continuity of federal, state and local governments during time of disaster or extreme emergency. Also assists all county agencies in obtaining surplus governmental properties. Provides sandbags during flood emergencies. Coordinates recovery efforts after disasters or emergencies. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

The Hanson 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 department is a year-round prescription drug take-back site. The County Sheriff is also the contact for mental health holds, burning bans, animal control, pistol permits, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics). This office also provides civil service of court papers.

County highway Superintendent office and administrative staff. Supervise maintenance and construction on 220 bridges, 133 miles of gravel roads and 261 miles of hard surface county roads. Permits available through this office are: Application for occupancy of Right of Way, Driveway/Approach application, Dust Control Permit, Manure Pipe easement, and Overweight and Over Width Permits.

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.

The Highway Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance improvements on all roads in the county highway system.

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 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 recording all liens, canceling liens and duplicate titles.

Contact office for certified birth, death and marriages. DD214's are filed in the Register of Deeds office.

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, Help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, Distribute victims' compensation applications, and Works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Helps veterans and their families obtain benefits such as healthcare, compensation, pension and other benefits they may have earned during their military service. Assists veterans in navigating the Veterans Administration Bureaucracy. ​Provides transportation to medical appointments for veterans through River Cities Public Transit.

The Emergency Management Department is responsible for the following - 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, 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.

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, building inspections, investigating complaints and zoning violation, modifying county ordinances, preparing annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, reviewing concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and updating County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. Also manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Answers questions pertaining to floodplains for the County of Hand. Hand County does not have flood plains designated. For the Cities of Miller, St. Lawrence, Ree Heights, and Polo, residents need to contact the corresponding municipality. These municipalities should have maps of their flood plains available if they have designated flood plains.