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Jerauld County, South Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information.

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Statewide recordsUse the South Dakota state-level source described below when available.
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Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Jerauld County is part of South Dakota's Third Judicial Circuit.
The Clerk of Court is listed at 205 South Wallace, Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382, with telephone number 605-539-1202.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The sheriff's office lists 205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, telephone 605-539-1311, 24-hour availability, criminal investigations, civil-process service, and a year-round prescription-drug take-back site.

Jerauld County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Jerauld County official source (jerauldcountysd.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Jerauld County official source (ujs.sd.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

Records for Jerauld County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Jerauld County has 1,654 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 46-073
Population: 1,654 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Jerauld County is part of South Dakota's Third Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Clerk of Court is listed at 205 South Wallace, Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382, with telephone number 605-539-1202.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8: 00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Local detail: The sheriff's office lists 205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, telephone 605-539-1311, 24-hour availability, criminal investigations, civil-process service, and a year-round prescription-drug take-back site.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Jerauld County is part of South Dakota's Third Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Clerk of Court is listed at 205 South Wallace, Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382, with telephone number 605-539-1202.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8: 00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How do I contact the Jerauld County Sheriff's Office?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Jerauld County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

How do I check Jerauld County jail custody?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check Jerauld County jail custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

How do I request a Jerauld County incident or civil-process record?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Jerauld County incident or civil-process record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

What are the Jerauld County Clerk of Court hours?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Jerauld County Clerk of Court hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

Which cases are handled through the Third Judicial Circuit?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which cases are handled through the Third Judicial Circuit depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

Where can I find protection-order or expungement forms?

For Jerauld County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find protection-order or expungement forms depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

Jerauld County criminal and court records

Start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information for the official Jerauld County court path. County: The Jerauld County Sheriff's Office describes county law enforcement, investigations, civil process, warrants, and felony apprehension responsibilities. Court: Jerauld County is served through the Third Judicial Circuit, with the county clerk as the local court-record and filing contact.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The official sheriff listing identifies county correctional facilities as a service area, but does not publish a complete current inmate roster. Municipal: Municipal law enforcement may operate within incorporated communities; the sheriff provides county-level coverage and should be contacted when agency jurisdiction is unclear.

Jerauld County jail and custody information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current booking, release, or visitation database.

Police and incident records

For police or incident records, use South Dakota government portal Jerauld County Sheriff services and contact. The sheriff webpage linked through the state portal should be checked for current contact and service details.

South Dakota statewide record sources

Statewide South Dakota sources are separate from Jerauld County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities and local search areas

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Jerauld County and South Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jerauld County Clerk of Court and circuit information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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