Edmunds County Circuit Court cases in Edmunds County, Ipswich, SD
Edmunds County Circuit Court in Ipswich, South Dakota, is a circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction-within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It serves Edmunds County by adjudicating a full range of matters, including felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases; general civil actions (contract, tort, real property); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and abuse‑neglect; probate and guardianship; and protection orders. The court also hears appeals from magistrate court and certain administrative decisions. Traffic and minor misdemeanor cases are commonly handled in magistrate court within the circuit, but the circuit court addresses them when required or on appeal.
Edmunds County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Edmunds |
| Street Address: | 210 2nd Ave. |
| City: | Ipswich |
| Zip Code: | 57451 |
| Phone: | 605-426-6671 |
| Fax: | 605-426-6323 |
| 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 |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Edmunds County Circuit Court
Edmunds County Circuit Court (South Dakota) is the trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Accepting and processing case filings: criminal (including felonies), civil (contracts, injury, property), family (divorce, custody, child support), probate/guardianship, juvenile, and small claims/traffic via the magistrate division.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders, including domestic abuse, stalking, and vulnerable adult orders.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Managing jury services: summons, juror qualification, deferrals, orientation, and panel management.
- Maintaining the official court record; providing copies, calendars, and public access consistent with law.
- Collecting fines, fees, and restitution; supporting e-filing and online payments through the statewide system; and offering standard forms and self-help resources.