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In South Dakota, criminal records are public through the Freedom of Information Act since they are contained and used by the law enforcement agencies within the South Dakota state. The information provided in the criminal check includes: Name of the subject. Case number.

South Dakota Court Records They can be accessed online through the South Dakota Unified Judicial System. You need to create an account to access the records. You may also go to the court clerk's office in the county where the case was filed and request the records in person or by mail. Fees will apply.

For civil record searches and questions regarding criminal and civil record searches, you can send an e-mail to: USJPARupport@ujs.state.sd.us. Criminal and protection order searches are available on the Public Access System or PARS at: . There is a $20 fee for each submitted search.

South Dakota has a statewide record search program. CRIMINAL cases are available, unless sealed, on the UJS system from 1989 to present. CIVIL cases, unless confidential or sealed, are available from 2003 to present.

South Dakota does not have a minimum age at which it takes the child's parental preference into consideration. This is largely determined by the court's assessment of the maturity of the child, and children as young as 8 or 9 have been given input as to which parent they would like to live with.

In compliance with the South Dakota Sunshine Law, residents of the state have the right to access, inspect, or obtain any public government record except in instances where records are confidential, protected by law, or sealed by a court order.