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Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

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.

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.

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.

Services provided include coordination of 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 includes development and maintenance of 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 911.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues. Services include fair and equitable assessment of property. Provides information on structure type/value and land value. Zoning is also run through this office. Building, drainage, manure hauling, variance, conditional use, and hazardous material pipeline permits can be obtained at the office.

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).

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).

Maintains the highways, county roads, and bridges in Deuel County. The Highway Superintendent is charged with the direction and supervision of work and keeps records of costs.

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.

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.

The Marshall 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/resource for non-criminal issues. Offers the Preliminary Breath Tests (PBT's) and Urinary Analysis and alternatives. These include Remote Breath (RB) and a Drug Patch. An RB allows the client to test as required, but uses a portable device; on the other hand, a Drug Patch obtains sweat samples from the participants and gets sent for testing. Clients are required to wear the drug patch for 10 to 14 days.

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 through River Cities Public Transit and the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program. Call for information.

Services provided: 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 includes develops and maintains 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 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.

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

The Mellette 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, county jails/correctional facilities, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Primary responsibility is the auditing of all financial records of the county. Other responsibilities include: commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records; accounting records, revenue and expense reports; voter registration and elections; applications for businesses for beer and liquor licenses; and more. Call for full list of services.

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.

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.

The responsibility of the Director of Equalization (also known as the Assessor) is to assess all real property in the county for property tax purpose.

Services include: - Ambulance Billing Insurance questions Bill payment - Welfare Provides necessary support to insure the survival of indigent clients who are county residents. County assistance shall be a resource of last resort, available only after all government programs, insurance benefits, family assistance, or other aid has been exhausted. Through an application process, determination of assistance is based on South Dakota Codified law and County guidelines.