Yankton County Magistrate Court cases in Yankton County, Yankton, SD
Yankton County Magistrate Court in Yankton, South Dakota, is a magistrate (limited-jurisdiction) court within the First Judicial Circuit of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and municipal ordinance violations, small claims, and other limited civil matters. The court also conducts initial appearances, arraignments, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases, and issues search and arrest warrants. Felony trials, family law (such as divorce and custody), probate, and higher-value civil actions are heard by the circuit court.
Yankton County Magistrate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Magistrate Court |
| County: | Yankton |
| Street Address: | 410 Walnut Street Suite 205 |
| City: | Yankton |
| Zip Code: | 57078 |
| Phone: | 605-668-3080 |
| Fax: | 605-668-5411 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://ujs.sd.gov/First_Circuit/Links/Counties.aspx |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Record Search |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | yanktoncoclerk@ujs.state.sd.us |
| ADA: | ADA Policy |
Services and Case Types Handled in Yankton County Magistrate Court
Yankton County Magistrate Court provides core judicial services to the public. It accepts filings for traffic offenses, misdemeanor criminal matters, small claims, and other limited civil cases, and processes citations and fine payments. The court issues warrants, sets bond, and conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to Circuit Court. It receives and hears petitions for protection orders (domestic abuse, stalking/harassment), including temporary orders and return hearings. The court schedules and holds hearings and trials for magistrate-level cases, enters judgments, and enforces orders. Jury services-summons, juror qualification, and reporting for trials-are administered locally through the Clerk of Courts. The court maintains records, calendars, and forms, and provides public access to case information.