Grant County Circuit Court

Grant County Circuit Court cases in Grant County, Milbank, SD

Grant County Circuit Court in Milbank, South Dakota, is a state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It is the county's primary forum for felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions; family law matters (divorce, custody, child support, and protection orders); juvenile and abuse/neglect proceedings; and probate and guardianship cases, as well as other equitable and statutory actions. The court also hears appeals from magistrate court and certain administrative decisions, and conducts jury or bench trials in cases originating in magistrate court, including misdemeanors and traffic matters when applicable. It issues orders, judgments, and sentences within its jurisdiction.

Grant County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Grant County Circuit Court

Grant County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core services include:
- Case filings and case management for criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors), civil disputes (torts, contracts), family law (divorce, custody, support), probate/guardianship, and juvenile matters.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of orders related to domestic violence, stalking, or harassment; assistance with petitions and hearings.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling, dockets, arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, and jury/non-jury trials; notices and calendar updates.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, orientation, deferrals, check-in, and service certificates.
- Public access: records searches, certified copies, forms, filing and fee payments, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and self-help resources.

The court's functional role is to provide a fair forum for resolving disputes, enforcing laws, protecting individuals, and administering justice for the public.