Davison County Circuit Court cases in Davison County, Mitchell, SD
The Davison County Circuit Court in Mitchell, South Dakota, is a state circuit court of general jurisdiction serving Davison County within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (e.g., contracts, torts, real property, restraining orders); family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); probate, guardianship, and conservatorship; and juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect proceedings. The court hears appeals from magistrate court and certain administrative decisions and issues protective orders and other judicial relief. It also oversees the county's magistrate court, where small claims, most traffic offenses, petty criminal matters, initial appearances, and preliminary hearings are processed.
Davison County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Davison |
| Street Address: | 200 East 4th Avenue |
| City: | Mitchell |
| Zip Code: | 57301 |
| Phone: | 605-995-8105 |
| Fax: | 605-995-8112 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/First_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx?Y0%2fYsOZg%2bKwiwaWUSlCkqNYBPE7Cfraw%2f3wcAiPcpSE%3d |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | davisoncoclerk@ujs.state.sd.us |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Davison County Circuit Court
Davison County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and processes case filings; maintains the official court record; schedules and conducts hearings and trials (criminal arraignments, motions, sentencings, civil and family hearings); and issues orders and judgments. Case types include criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil disputes, family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, small claims, and traffic/appeals. The court handles protective orders, including domestic abuse and stalking protection orders. Jury services include juror summons and qualification, reporting and orientation, panel assignment, and compensation or deferral management. Public services include payment of fines and fees, access to dockets and records as allowed by law, certified copies, self-help forms and guidance on procedures, interpreter coordination, ADA accommodations, and information on remote appearances when available. The court's functional role is to process cases and provide accessible, orderly court services to the public.