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South Dakota Criminal Records

  • South Dakota has 489,492 total people (FBI, 2018).
  • South Dakota is the 43rd largest state by population.

Court System

  1. The Small Claims Court allows people to sue for small losses of money or property ($12,000 or less).
  2. The Drug Courts which try to reduce the likelihood of criminals reoffending and substance abuse.
  3. The seven Circuit Courts all have original jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases and they have exclusive jurisdiction over felony cases and cases including amounts of money that exceed $10,000.
  4. The Supreme Court is known as the last appellate court and it reviews the decisions of the Circuit Courts. This court is also in charge of making the court rules and laws.

Crime Statistics for South Dakota (FBI, 2018)

Crime Category Reported Cases National Rank
Violent Crime 2,023 43rd / 49 (Very Low)
Murder 13 44th / 49 (Very Low)
Rape 0 19th / 49 (High)
Robbery 204 45th / 49 (Very Low)
Aggravated Assault 1,420 43rd / 49 (Very Low)
Property Crime 0 18th / 49 (High)
Burglary 1,891 46th / 49 (Very Low)
Larceny Theft 9,970 45th / 49 (Very Low)
Motor Vehicle Theft 1,034 44th / 49 (Very Low)

Criminal Records in South Dakota

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