However, the state high court interpreted the plain language of South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-31-4.1 to permit a circuit court to "seal the contents of an affidavit in support of a search warrant ...

Here are the most notable decisions South Dakota's highest court made in 2022. ... No. 3: Hasty efforts to seal criminal records of state senator fall short of intended effect of secrecy.

The South Dakota Supreme Court decided last week to seal jury records from the public in a bid to protect personal information and identities. With the rule change, the court policy went from favoring ...

In a decision released Thursday by the South Dakota Supreme Court, the court rules search warrant affidavits in a case concerning T. Denny Sanford must be unsealed.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s top state-courts official said Friday the target now is early next year for citizens to have open access to state court records through the internet.

But in South Dakota, the court is required to seal court filings and orders relating to trust actions if requested by a living trustor or by any fiduciary or beneficiary. See SDCL §21-22-28.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem asked a state ethics board to dismiss a complaint against her without a public hearing and to seal off certain records, documents released Friday by the state's ...