Yankton County Court Records

Yankton County court records refer to any document created, submitted, or filed by county courts during civil or criminal cases. These documents include motions, affidavits, transcripts, pleadings, judgments, and other filings that may contain the following details:

• Names of parties (business, individual, or agency)
• Case or citation number
• File date
• Case status (ongoing, closed, etc.)
• Case type
• Court name or location
• Attorney details
• List or summary of case events
• Hearing and disposition details.

Record holders may also find information related to Yankton County arrest records in certain court records, as warrants and arrests usually precede or initiate criminal court proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Yankton County?

Yes, residents may access Yankton County court records in line with South Dakota's Public Records Law and the Unified Judicial System Court Records Rule. However, custodians may restrict access to exempted records, such as:

• Medical records
• Adoption files
• Trade secrets
• Attorney work products
• Sealed records
• Certain information on domestic abuse victims
• Working papers, memoranda, and confidential correspondence of public officials
• Court files on mental illness or juvenile cases.

Yankton County Court Records Search

Typically, individuals may access court records in Yankton County through electronic resources, such as public access terminals in the courthouse, eCourt summaries, and paid searches on the Public Access Records Search (PARS) system. Physical records are also available from the court clerk, and record seekers may inspect or obtain copies upon proper request.

Yankton County Courts

The court system in Yankton County comprises the Circuit and Magistrate Courts that hear cases involving criminal, civil, juvenile, domestic relations, and probate laws. These courts are located at:

Yankton County Circuit Court
410 Walnut Street,
Suite 205,
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 668-3080
Fax: (605) 668-5411

Yankton County Magistrate Court
410 Walnut Street,
Suite 205,
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 668-3080
Fax: (605) 668-5411.

Yankton County Criminal and Civil Records

The Yankton County Magistrate and Circuit Courts handle all criminal and civil cases, according to their respective jurisdictions. Individuals may access records of these cases through public access terminals, with online resources provided by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS), or upon request to the Yankton County Clerk of Court.

Obtaining case information or records through these channels often involves gathering and providing case descriptions like dates, names, and specific case numbers. Requesters may include these details in request forms.

Additionally, clerks may charge search and/or copy fees or require requests to show proper identification before granting the needed records. For Yankton County court records, send requests to:

Yankton County Clerk of Court
410 Walnut Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078-4390
Phone: (605) 668-3080
Fax: (605) 668-5411
Email: yanktoncoclerk@ujs.state.sd.us

However, individuals should direct requests for Yankton County arrest records to the specific arresting body.

Yankton County Marriage Records

In Yankton County, the Register of Deeds maintains and issues marriage records. In line with state laws, this department restricts certified copies of Yankton County marriage records to eligible applicants with tangible claims but provides informational copies to other applicants.

Individuals may order marriage record copies by providing signed request forms, $15 per copy, and proof of identity in person or via mail to:

Yankton County Register of Deeds
321 West 3rd Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 260-4400.

Certified or informational copies cost $15 each. The same fee applies to marriage records ordered through the state's Vital Records Office.

Yankton County Divorce Records

Yankton County divorce records are available from the Clerk of Court as divorce decrees and from the state's Vital Records Office as divorce certificates. For records of divorces granted in the county, use UJS online resources, public access terminals in the courthouse, or direct requests to:

Yankton County Clerk of Court
410 Walnut Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078-4390
Phone: (605) 668-3080
Fax: (605) 668-5411
Email: yanktoncoclerk@ujs.state.sd.us

Individuals may provide filled request forms in person or via mail. When required, requesters should pay applicable fees and provide valid IDs to prove their right to access certified copies.

Alternatively, obtain Yankton County divorce certificates from the South Dakota Vital Records Office by submitting or mailing completed application forms, $15 per copy, and proof of identity to:

Vital Records
South Dakota Department of Health
221 West Capitol Avenue,
Pierre, SD 57501.

Yankton Birth Records

Yankton County birth certificates are available from the Register of Deeds. However, as per state laws, informational copies are available to the public, while certified copies are strictly available to applicants with tangible claims. To order birth record copies, provide signed request forms, $15 per copy, and proof of identity in person or via mail to:

Yankton County Register of Deeds
321 West 3rd Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 260-4400.

The South Dakota Vital Records Office also issues certified or informational copies of birth records for $15 each.

Yankton Death Records

The Yankton County Register of Deeds issues information or certified copies of death records for $15 each. Interest or eligible individuals may order these records in person or by mailing signed request forms, $15 per copy, and proof of identity to:

Yankton County Register of Deeds
321 West 3rd Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 260-4400.

The same $15 fee applies to Yankton County death records ordered through the state's Vital Records Office.

Yankton County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Yankton County are documents filed in the Circuit Court during probate matters involving will validation, conservatorships, commitments, guardianships, and estate administration. The Clerk of Court maintains probate court records but may restrict access to certain documents in line with state laws or court rules.

Individuals may view case information on courthouse terminals, perform searches with UJS online resources, or send request forms containing case details to:

Yankton County Clerk of Court
410 Walnut Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078-4390
Phone: (605) 668-3080
Fax: (605) 668-5411
Email: yanktoncoclerk@ujs.state.sd.us

Yankton County Property Records

Property records in Yankton County refer to official real estate documents and instruments, such as deeds, plats, liens, and mortgages. These records provide information regarding properties in the county and can be used as proof of ownership, transfer, or rights.

The Register of Deeds maintains Yankton County property records from 1865 and issues plain or certified copies to eligible persons. Individuals should direct requests to:

Yankton County Register of Deeds Office
321 West 3rd Street,
Suite 205
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 260-4400 Opt. 5
Fax: (605) 668-9682.

The Register charges $5 for the first page of certified copies and $1 for each subsequent page. Plain copies cost $1 per page.

Yankton County Court Records Online

Record seekers may access Yankton County court records with online third-party resources like Southdakotacourtrecords.us. Users may find, view, or download court documents by performing searches on these platforms with case details like party names, case or citation numbers, dates, and locations. However, information on these sites may be limited compared to official court resources, which are updated regularly. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.