Corson County Circuit Court cases in Corson County, Mcintosh, SD
Corson County Circuit Court in McIntosh, South Dakota, is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It serves Corson County by adjudicating major trial-level matters and hearing appeals from magistrate court. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil lawsuits; small claims (often through magistrate court); family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile matters; probate and guardianship; protection orders; traffic offenses and municipal ordinance violations; and mental health commitments.
Corson County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Corson |
| Street Address: | 108 E 1st Street |
| City: | McIntosh |
| Zip Code: | 57641 |
| Phone: | 605-273-4201 |
| Fax: | 605-273-4597 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:30 am to 12:00 & 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/Fourth_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Corson County Circuit Court
Corson County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings: felony and misdemeanor criminal, civil (contracts, injury, property), domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), probate/guardianship, juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), and mental health commitments; small claims and minor offenses are typically handled by magistrate judges within the circuit.
- Issues and hears protection orders for domestic abuse and stalking/harassment, including emergency and final orders.
- Conducts hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, probation revocations, and contempt proceedings.
- Manages jury services: summons/qualification, orientation, reporting, deferrals/excuses, and juror payment.
- Maintains official court records; provides copies and certified records; collects filing fees, fines, and restitution; schedules cases; and provides interpreter and ADA accommodations.