Harding County Circuit Court cases in Harding County, Buffalo, SD
Harding County Circuit Court in Buffalo, South Dakota, is a state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Harding County within the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It handles most local trial matters, including criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil lawsuits, family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile proceedings, probate and guardianship, protection orders, and traffic offenses. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages filings and records for these case types arising within Harding County.
Harding County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Harding |
| Street Address: | 410 Ramsland Street |
| City: | Buffalo |
| Zip Code: | 57720 |
| Phone: | 605-375-3351 |
| Fax: | 605-375-3432 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 & 1:00 pm to 4:00 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 Harding County Circuit Court
Harding County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Case filings and docketing: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (contracts, injury, property), family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, and small claims.
- Protective orders: processing petitions, temporary/emergency orders, and hearings for domestic abuse and stalking/harassment protection.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, probation/juvenile matters, and mental health commitments.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, scheduling/deferrals, employer verification, and juror compensation.
- Records and information: public case access, calendars, certified copies, and record requests.
- Financial services: collection of filing fees, fines, costs, restitution, and payment plans.
- Court-user support: forms and procedural guidance, e-filing/filing assistance, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and referrals to self-help resources.
These services enable filing, adjudication, and access to justice for residents and stakeholders.