Welcome
We welcome you to the Corson County jury system. Jury service is a duty, a privilege, and a right guaranteed by the South Dakota and United States Constitutions. If you have questions about jury service, you can obtain a pamphlet on jury duty from the Clerk of Courts (273-4201). We will also assist you in any way we can.
Jury Questionnaire
Because you have been summoned as a prospective juror, you must sign and return your questionnaire to the Clerk of Courts. You may either complete the hard copy questionnaire you received with your Summons or you may complete the questionnaire online by going to Juror Questionnaire. Completion of the questionnaire does not mean that you will ultimately serve. The questionnaire just indicates that you have received the Summons, and it provides the parties some information about you.
Dates to Report for Jury Duty
You were selected at random from a master jury list comprised of the Corson County Voter Registration and the South Dakota Drivers License list. You have been assigned to a one-year term. You will receive a letter one-week prior to when you must serve as to the specific time you will need to appear. You will also be given further instructions on using the web site.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Clerk of Courts by calling 273-4201.
We look forward to your service.
Thank you,
Michael W. Day
Presiding Circuit Court Judge
2021 - NO TRIALS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE NOTIFIED TO APPEAR
ATTENTION CORSON COUNTY JURORS: Report to the Court Room, located in the Corson County Courthouse.
Do not bring cell phones with you. (You are welcome to leave your phone in the Clerk's office and you may pick it back up after your duty is completed.) You may also wish to bring a light jacket or sweater, as the courtroom may be cool.
Please phone 605-273-4201 AFTER 4pm MT in the afternoon the day before the trial to hear a recorded message containing any updated instructions or cancellations.
You will not be paid for your appearance if the trial is cancelled and you failed to call the Clerk's office the night before your scheduled appearance.
Please show up early as roll call will be promptly at 8:30am MT. The jury selection process may take up to two hours, and any jurors NOT selected will be released once selection has completed. Selected jurors will stay the remainder of the day, and any days following. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
*Updated Friday, January 10, 2019