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The Marshall County Clerk of Courts keeps the county's court records in Britton. Marshall County is part of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, whose circuit courts serve as the trial courts of general jurisdiction for the counties in that circuit.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Marshall County Clerk of Courts |
| Main Address | 911 Vander Horck, Britton, SD 57430 |
| Main Phone | (605) 448-5213 |
| Judicial Circuit | Fifth Judicial Circuit |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Britton) |
| Online Case Search | UJS Public Access Record Search (PARS) |
| Records Request Form | Record search request form (PDF) |
| Pay Fines Online | UJSePay (criminal fees, fines, costs, restitution) |
How to Search Marshall County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready. Marshall County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Britton.
Online
Go to ujspars.sd.gov and enter a name or case number.
Search South Dakota court records through the UJS portal.
Check the case details shown in the results.
Best for: Quick lookups by name or case number
In Person
Go to 911 Vander Horck, Britton, SD 57430.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Clerk of Courts which records are available in person.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call (605) 448-5213 to reach the Clerk of Courts.
Ask which search option or records request form fits your request.
Best for: Questions before you visit or request records
Search by Name on SouthDakotaCourts.org
Go to SouthDakotaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Marshall County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
Marshall County courts handled an estimated 904 new cases in FY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 889. The estimate scales South Dakota statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~904
Total filings in FY 2024
~889
Total dispositions in FY 2024
~904
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+5.4%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~904 | ~858 | ~+5.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~889 | ~846 | ~+5.1% |
| Criminal Filings | ~623 | ~591 | ~+5.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~281 | ~270 | ~+4.1% |
| Family Law Filings | ~37 | ~37 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~11 | ~11 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~21 | ~21 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~24 | ~24 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: South Dakota statewide figures scaled by Marshall County's 0.48% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Marshall County?
Statewide, South Dakota circuit court filings are shown for FY 2022 through FY 2026. County filing counts are not published in this source, so these are not Marshall County figures. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Fiscal Year | Total Criminal and Civil Filings | Criminal Filings | Civil Filings | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | 208,648 | 142,676 | 65,972 | +3.0% |
| FY 2025 | 202,589 | 139,510 | 63,079 | +6.5% |
| FY 2024 | 190,181 | 131,036 | 59,145 | +4.9% |
| FY 2023 | 181,241 | 124,410 | 56,831 | -6.8% |
| FY 2022 | 194,379 | 131,207 | 63,172 | ~+1.9% |
Total statewide filings rose 7.3% from 194,379 in FY 2022 to 208,648 in FY 2026. The largest annual increase was in FY 2025 (+6.5%), and the largest decrease was in FY 2023 (-6.8%). In FY 2026, criminal filings rose by 3,166 and civil filings rose by 2,893, together 6,059 more than FY 2025.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Marshall County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Marshall County, at about 68.9% of filings in FY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~623 | ~68.9% | ~+5.4% |
| Civil | ~281 | ~31.1% | ~+4.1% |
| Family law | ~37 | ~4.1% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~24 | ~2.7% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~21 | ~2.3% | ~+0.0% |
| Probate | ~11 | ~1.2% | ~+0.0% |
Criminal cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and family law cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: South Dakota statewide figures scaled by Marshall County's 0.48% share of the state population.
How Does Marshall County Compare With South Dakota Overall?
Marshall County is estimated to account for about 0.48% of the 190,181 cases filed in South Dakota courts in FY 2024.
| Metric | Marshall County | South Dakota | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~904 | 190,181 | ~0.48% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+5.4% | +5.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~904 | 4,639 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~889 | 4,561 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~68.9% | 68.9% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~31.1% | 31.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~4.1% | 4.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide South Dakota figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: South Dakota statewide figures scaled by Marshall County's 0.48% share of the state population.
Marshall County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are South Dakota statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Marshall County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 14.1% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 89.6% of South Dakota's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
2,746
Violent crimes, South Dakota statewide, 2025
11,998
Property crimes, South Dakota statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
293.7
Violent crime rate per 100K, South Dakota statewide, 2025 (population 935,094)
-14.1%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, South Dakota statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (14,744 vs 17,166)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 28 | 3.0 | 39 | -28.2% |
| Rape | 418 | 44.7 | 421 | -0.7% |
| Robbery | 159 | 17.0 | 208 | -23.6% |
| Aggravated assault | 2,141 | 229.0 | 2,298 | -6.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 2,746 | 293.7 | 2,966 | -7.4% |
| Burglary | 1,402 | 149.9 | 1,794 | -21.9% |
| Larceny-theft | 9,317 | 996.4 | 10,651 | -12.5% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,219 | 130.4 | 1,701 | -28.3% |
| Property crimes total | 11,998 | 1,283.1 | 14,200 | -15.5% |
Rates use the South Dakota 2025 population of 935,094. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Marshall County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Marshall County Courthouse Locations
Marshall County has 1 official courthouse location, in Britton. Check your notice or paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Clerk of Courts | 911 Vander Horck, Britton, SD 57430 | (605) 448-5213 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Marshall County?
South Dakota cases in Marshall County are handled by the circuit court and the magistrate court, both part of the state's Unified Judicial System.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Marshall County Magistrate Court | Traffic citations are generally handled in magistrate court. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Pay or contest it with the issuing city. |
| Misdemeanor | Marshall County Magistrate Court | Misdemeanors are generally heard in magistrate court. |
| Felony | Marshall County Circuit Court | Felony cases are heard in circuit court. |
| DUI | Marshall County Magistrate Court or Marshall County Circuit Court | Misdemeanor DUI is typically in magistrate court and felony DUI in circuit court. |
| Domestic violence | Marshall County Magistrate Court or Marshall County Circuit Court | Criminal charges and protection orders are handled by the court with jurisdiction. |
| Civil lawsuit | Marshall County Circuit Court | Federal claims go to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. |
| Small claims | Marshall County Magistrate Court | Small claims are filed in magistrate court. |
| Eviction | Marshall County Magistrate Court | Eviction cases are filed in magistrate court or circuit court depending on the claim. |
| Divorce | Marshall County Circuit Court | Divorce cases are filed in circuit court. |
| Child custody or support | Marshall County Circuit Court | Custody and support cases are heard in circuit court. |
| Probate or estate | Marshall County Circuit Court (probate) | Probate matters are filed with the clerk of courts in circuit court. |
| Juvenile case | Marshall County Circuit Court | Juvenile matters are generally confidential. |
| Appeal | South Dakota Supreme Court | Appeals from circuit court go to the South Dakota Supreme Court. |
Circuit courts in the Fifth Judicial Circuit are the trial courts of general jurisdiction for Marshall County, and the Clerk of Courts keeps county court records. Check your paperwork for the agency or court named before you file or pay.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled outside the circuit court. |
| Felony or misdemeanor | Circuit court, through the Clerk of Courts in Britton | Confirm the case details with the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit court, through the Clerk of Courts in Britton | Confirm filing details with the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for South Dakota | Federal cases are not handled by the county court. |
Are Marshall County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Marshall County court records are public, with exceptions set by South Dakota's Unified Judicial System Court Records Rule, SDCL 15-15A.
Public records
Court records are open to the public under the Unified Judicial System Court Records Rule, unless the rule or a court order says otherwise.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that the court records rule closes or a court order seals are not available to the public.
Online access
Search statewide court records at UJS Public Access Record Search (PARS). Search results are not official court records, so confirm details with the Clerk of Courts.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Courts at 911 Vander Horck, Britton, SD 57430, or call (605) 448-5213 to confirm what records are available in person.
Fees
This section lists no fees because the source does not state them. Ask the Clerk of Courts about any copy or search fees, or use the record search request form.
How to Search Marshall County Court Records Online
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System offers court record searches that can help you look up cases from Marshall County.
- Identify the case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate or juvenile).
- Open the official statewide portal listed below for that case type.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, such as parties, charges, hearing dates and the docket.
- Request copies of documents from the court clerk if they are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search), Public Access Records Search (PARS) | Criminal case information and court dates. | PARS is limited to certain case types, and documents are not generally included. |
| Traffic | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search), Public Access Records Search (PARS) and Find Court Date | Court dates and case information. | Traffic coverage may be limited; contact the clerk of courts. |
| Civil | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search), Civil Money Judgment Query | Civil money judgments. | General civil case dockets and documents are mainly through eCourts for attorneys; contact the clerk. |
| Small claims | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search) | Court dates and limited case information. | Not generally in PARS; contact the clerk of courts. |
| Family law | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search) | Limited court date information. | Not generally in PARS; contact the clerk of courts. |
| Probate | South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search) | Limited information. | Not generally in PARS; contact the clerk of courts. |
| Juvenile | Not generally available on the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (court records search) | Little or no public case information. | Juvenile cases are generally confidential; contact the clerk of courts. |
Use the official South Dakota portal to search Marshall County court cases by name or case number, and ask the Clerk of Courts for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type and the court that handled it.
- Open UJS Public Access Record Search (PARS) at ujspars.sd.gov.
- Search by name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details shown in the results.
- Call the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All case types | UJS Public Access Record Search (PARS) | Statewide case search results by name or case number | Results are not official court records |
| Documents not online | Clerk of Courts, (605) 448-5213 | Records the clerk can provide on request | Confirm availability with the clerk |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Marshall County
Pay criminal fees, fines, costs, and restitution from Marshall County cases with a debit or credit card through UJSePay.
- Online: Pay at UJSePay for criminal fees, fines, costs, and restitution, by debit or credit card.
- Phone: Call the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213 with questions about your balance or payment options.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the circuit court.
Marshall County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Marshall County court records?
Use UJS Public Access Record Search (PARS) to search by name or case number, or contact the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213.
Are court records public?
Most are, under the Unified Judicial System Court Records Rule, SDCL 15-15A, but records the rule or a court order closes are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in PARS, or call the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213 for help.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or paperwork, then contact the Clerk of Courts at (605) 448-5213 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a fine?
Pay criminal fees, fines, costs, and restitution at UJSePay by debit or credit card.
How many cases are filed in South Dakota each year?
Statewide, circuit courts recorded 208,648 criminal and civil filings in FY 2026, up +3.0% from 202,589 in FY 2025. County filing counts are not published here.
What is the most common case type?
Statewide, criminal filings are the largest category, at 142,676 of 208,648 filings in FY 2026 (68.4%).
Is crime rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 7.4% to 2,746 in 2025 from 2,966 in 2024, and property crimes fell 15.5% to 11,998 from 14,200, as reported to the FBI. These are South Dakota statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Useful Links
- South Dakota Unified Judicial System - Access comprehensive information on South Dakota court services, public records, and judicial processes across the state.
- UJS Public Access Record Search - Search South Dakota court records including civil, criminal, and historical data; provided by the Unified Judicial System.
- South Dakota Courts - Self Help Resources - Find legal forms, self-help guides, and resources for navigating the South Dakota court system effectively.
- South Dakota Law Help - Legal assistance resource offering helpline access and informational guides for various legal issues within South Dakota.
- South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault - Provides support resources for victims navigating legal processes connected to domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
- South Dakota Office of the Attorney General - Victim Assistance - Support information and resources for crime victims including court processes, compensation, and legal rights.
- Marshall County, SD - Official Site - Provides contact details, services information, and resources for residents and attorneys interacting with county courts.
- Overview of South Dakota Courts - Secretary of State - Detailed information about the structure and function of courts within South Dakota, including jurisdiction and operation.
- South Dakota Commission on Judicial Qualifications - Guides and resources regarding judicial conduct, ethics, and complaints about members of the South Dakota judiciary.
- State Bar of South Dakota - Membership details, legal education resources, attorney directories, and public services offered by the South Dakota Bar.
- U.S. Marshals Service, District of South Dakota - Information about court security, prisoner transport, and enforcement services provided by U.S. Marshals in South Dakota.
- City of Aberdeen, SD - Official Website - Community resources and services including regional court locations and contact details for neighboring city in Marshall County.
- Public Defender Services for South Dakota - Information regarding public defense services available within the state, including eligibility and contact information.
- The South Dakota Restorative Justice Network - Learn about restorative justice programs aimed at reforming the local justice system by enhancing victim-offender resolution.
- National Institute of Corrections - South Dakota Resources - Comprehensive resources about correctional facilities, reentry programs, and criminal justice reform initiatives in South Dakota.
- The National Municipal Information Network for South Dakota - Provides information on municipal services, including justice and court-related services within South Dakota.
- South Dakota Codified Laws - Access the complete set of South Dakota state laws, covering diverse topics including court procedures and regulations.
- Free Legal Assistance in South Dakota - Resource hub offering no-cost legal advice on various issues affecting residents of South Dakota, including court-related queries.
- South Dakota Guardianship Program - Provides resources, guidance, and advocacy for guardians and conservators operating within South Dakota courts.
- South Dakota Office of Tribal Relations - Offers information on legal and court matters relating to South Dakota’s Native American communities, including jurisdiction issues.
Table of Contents
- Marshall County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Marshall County Court Records
- Marshall County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Marshall County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Marshall County?
- How Does Marshall County Compare With South Dakota Overall?
- Marshall County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Marshall County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Marshall County?
- Are Marshall County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Marshall County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Marshall County
- Marshall County Court Records FAQ
- Useful Links