There are 63 Courts in South Dakota, serving a population of 855,444 people in an area of 75,791 square miles. There is 1 Court per 13,578 people, and 1 Court per 1,203 square miles.
The state of South Dakota is ranked 14th in Courts per capita, and 47th in Courts per square mile.
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South Dakota Appellate Courts
Court Name: South Dakota Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: State Capitol
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Circuit Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 43 |
| South Dakota Magistrate Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 16 |