Day County Circuit Court cases in Day County, Webster, SD
Day County Circuit Court in Webster, South Dakota, is the state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Day County. As part of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System's Fifth Judicial Circuit, it handles felony criminal matters; general civil cases; family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate, guardianship, and mental health commitments; and protection orders. The court also hears appeals from magistrate court decisions and certain administrative actions. Within the circuit, magistrate judges manage most misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, small-claims cases, and traffic offenses filed in Day County. The Clerk of Courts accepts filings, maintains records, and schedules proceedings for these case types.
Day County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Day |
| Street Address: | 711 West 1st Street |
| City: | Webster |
| Zip Code: | 57274 |
| Phone: | 605-345-3771 |
| Fax: | 605-345-3818 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/Fifth_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | 5thcircuit@ujs.state.sd.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/daycountycourthouse/ |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Day County Circuit Court
Day County Circuit Court serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction for the county. Core services and case types include:
- Case filings and docketing: criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), civil lawsuits, small claims, traffic/infractions.
- Family and juvenile: divorce, custody/visitation, child support, paternity; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect.
- Protective orders: domestic abuse and stalking protection orders, including emergency/temporary orders and hearings.
- Probate and guardianship: estates, wills, conservatorships, mental health commitments.
- Court hearings: calendaring, notices, continuances, and public access to dockets per law.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals, and employer verification.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, payment plans, and warrant/appearance information.
- Records and forms: case records, certified copies, filing forms, and self-help resources (no legal advice).
- Accessibility: interpreter scheduling and ADA accommodations.
The court's role is to process filings, manage proceedings, and issue enforceable orders that resolve disputes and uphold the law.