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South Dakota Courts Merge Two Circuits | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s courts are set to shake up the system by merging two judicial circuits — Fourth and Seventh — combining counties like Butte, Corson, Dewey, Harding, Lawrence, Meade, Perkins, Ziebach, Custer, Fall River, Oglala Lakota, and Pennington under one unified administration. The goal? Greater flexibility — moving judges, staff, and resources as needed to handle busy periods or unexpected demands. Led by State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn, the plan keeps the same 12 circuit and 6 magistrate judges, preserves local court offices and hours, and won’t disrupt treatment courts or jury…
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