Charles Mix County Circuit Court cases in Charles Mix County, Lake Andes, SD
Charles Mix County Circuit Court, located in Lake Andes, is a South Dakota Circuit Court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction. As part of the Unified Judicial System's First Judicial Circuit, it handles felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions; domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate and guardianship; protection orders; and real property matters. Through its magistrate division, the court also processes misdemeanors, most traffic offenses, and small-claims cases, and conducts initial appearances and preliminary hearings. The Circuit Court hears appeals from magistrate court decisions and certain administrative agency determinations, providing county-level judicial services for both criminal and civil matters.
Charles Mix County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Charles Mix |
| Street Address: | 400 Main St. |
| City: | Lake Andes |
| Zip Code: | 57356 |
| Phone: | 605-487-7511 |
| Fax: | 605-487-7547 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/First_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx?Y0%2fYsOZg%2bKwiwaWUSlCkqNYBPE7Cfraw%2f3wcAiPcpSE%3d |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Phone: 605-487-5159; 866-225-1883 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Mix_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Charles Mix County Circuit Court
Charles Mix County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings and maintains the official record and docket.
- Handles criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic, civil disputes and small claims (through the magistrate division), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate/estate, guardianship/conservatorship, and mental health commitments.
- Issues protection orders (domestic abuse, stalking/sexual assault, vulnerable adults).
- Schedules and conducts hearings, arraignments, conferences, trials, and sentencings.
- Manages jury service, including summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, deferrals, and payment.
- Provides public access to calendars and case records, certified copies, and forms; collects fines, fees, and restitution; and facilitates interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Processes appeals within its jurisdiction.