Codington County Circuit Court cases in Codington County, Watertown, SD
Codington County Circuit Court in Watertown, South Dakota, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It functions as the county's primary trial court, hearing a broad range of cases and supervising matters not handled by magistrate court. Common case types include criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), civil (contract, tort, real property, and other general civil actions), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, protection orders, and traffic offenses. The court also handles appeals from magistrate and municipal courts and issues warrants and other judicial orders within its jurisdiction.
Codington County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Codington |
| Street Address: | 14 1st Ave SE |
| City: | Watertown |
| Zip Code: | 57201 |
| Phone: | 605-882-5095 |
| Fax: | 605-882-5384 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/Third_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 605-882-5110 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/3rd-circuit-judicial-court |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Codington County Circuit Court
Codington County Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public in Codington County, South Dakota. It handles:
- Criminal matters (felonies and some misdemeanors), civil disputes (contracts, torts, property), family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile cases (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianships), mental health commitments, and protection orders (domestic abuse and stalking).
Core services include:
- Case filings and docketing (including e-filing), issuance of summons/subpoenas, and record requests/certified copies.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, and jury and bench trials; arraignments, motions, sentencings, and appeals from lower/administrative decisions.
- Protective order processing (petitions, temporary orders, hearings, and service).
- Jury services (summoning, qualification, reporting, excusals, and payment).
- Collection of fines, fees, and restitution; bond and warrant processing.
- Court Services Officers: presentence reports and supervision (probation).
- Interpreting and accessibility accommodations; self-help forms/resources.