South Dakota DUI Guides by City

The court that hears your case depends on where you were arrested.

Sioux Falls

Minnehaha

Minnehaha County magistrate court, Second Judicial Circuit (Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Avenue); circuit court for a felony third or later offense

Parts of Sioux Falls are in Lincoln County, also in the Second Circuit; the county where the arrest happened decides the courthouse.

Rapid City

Pennington

Pennington County magistrate court, Seventh Judicial Circuit (315 St. Joseph Street); circuit court for a felony third or later offense

Aberdeen

Brown

Brown County magistrate court, Fifth Judicial Circuit (101 SE 1st Avenue); circuit court for a felony third or later offense

Brookings

Brookings County magistrate court, Third Judicial Circuit (Brookings County Courthouse); circuit court for a felony third or later offense

Watertown

Codington

Codington County magistrate court, Third Judicial Circuit; circuit court for a felony third or later offense

Official sources

Educational information, not legal advice. South Dakota law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing (refusals) and talk to a licensed South Dakota attorney about your situation.

Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.

Last reviewed October 1, 2026.