Bennett County Circuit Court

Bennett County Circuit Court cases in Bennett County, Martin, SD

Bennett County Circuit Court, located in Martin at the Bennett County Courthouse, is a South Dakota state Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction). Within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System, it serves Bennett County by handling felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; general civil actions; family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); juvenile cases; probate and guardianship; and protection orders. The court also conducts preliminary hearings and hears appeals from magistrate court, including small-claims and traffic matters. Decisions of the Circuit Court may be appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Bennett County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Bennett County Circuit Court

Bennett County Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Accepting and maintaining case filings and records for criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic), civil (contracts, torts, small claims), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), and probate/guardianship matters.
- Processing and issuing protective orders, including domestic abuse and stalking/harassment orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, status conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings).
- Managing jury services (summons, qualification, reporting, excusals).
- Providing access to court records, certified copies, and public information consistent with law.
- Receiving payments for fines, fees, and restitution; offering e-filing and self-help forms where available.
- Coordinating interpreter services and reasonable accommodations to ensure access to justice.