The South Dakota Legislation is considering a request by the Chief Justice to increase the fee of a court record search from $15.00 to $25.00. HB1058 was passed by the South Dakota House of Representatives and is now being considered by the Senate.
Most South Dakota courts do not allow the public to perform a name search in person. Searches must be performed by the clerk. The Office of the State Court Administrator asks all mail requests be directed to the processing center at: Union County Clerk of Court, 209 East Main, Ste 230, Elk Point, SD 57025. 605-356-2132, fax 605-356-3687. However, know that the state will periodically change the designated county for the processing center.
The State Court Administrator's Office provides a service for ongoing requesters who have multiple searches for criminal, civil and probate records. To set up a commercial account, contact Jill Gusso, Director, Public Information, State Court Administrator's Office, 500 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501, 605-773-4874, fax is 605-773-8437. Her email is jill.gusso@ujs.state.sd.us. Neither processing system above contains information from the Tribal Courts.
A copy of HB1058 is viewable at http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2012/QuickFind.aspx.
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