WELCOME: We welcome you to the Bennett 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 (685-6969).

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 composed of the Bennett County Voter Registration and the South Dakota Drivers license list. You have been assigned to a six-month term. You will receive a letter prior to your term of service notifying you of the specific jury panel to which you have been assigned. The letter will also give you further instructions on using the “phone-in” system and web site. If you have already been assigned to a specific panel you may check for reporting dates and times by going to Juror Reporting Instructions.

ASSISTANCE: If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me, the judge who is presiding in your case, or the Clerk of Courts.

We look forward to your service.

Thank you,

John L. Brown

Presiding Circuit Judge