South Dakota · Minnehaha County

Small Claims Court in Minnehaha County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Minnehaha County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Minnehaha County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Sioux Falls
Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha
425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
(605) 367-4924

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Minnehaha County are handled at Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha in Sioux Falls. Minnehaha County covers 32 ZIP codes, including the Baltic, Brandon and Colton areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Minnehaha County

Small claims in Minnehaha County

Residents of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, which has a population of 208,639, can bring small claims cases through the South Dakota Small Claims Court, where the claim limit is $12,000. Cases are handled at the Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha, located at 425 N. Dakota Avenue in Sioux Falls, 57104. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached by phone at (605) 367-5900 or at 605-367-4924, and information about the state court system is posted at http://www.sdjudicial.com/. The county covers Sioux Falls along with communities such as Brandon, Dell Rapids, Hartford, Garretson, Crooks, Baltic, Colton, Humboldt, Lyons, Renner, Rowena, and Valley Springs, and includes ZIP codes such as 57103, 57105, 57106, and 57110. Minnehaha County lies near Moody County, Lincoln County, and McCook County. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse.

Where Minnehaha County hears these cases

Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha

425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed
Court sitesdjudicial.com

Minnehaha County at a glance

Population208,639
Court sits inSioux Falls
Court systemSouth Dakota Small Claims Court
Claim limit$12,000
ZIP codes in county32
Towns and cities13
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Minnehaha County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Baltic, Brandon, Colton, Crooks, Dell Rapids, Garretson, Hartford, Humboldt, Lyons, Renner, Rowena, Sioux Falls, Valley Springs.

All 32 ZIP codes in Minnehaha County
5700357005570185702057022570305703357035570415705557056570685710157103571045710557106571075710957110571175711857186571885718957192571935719457195571965719757198

Minnehaha County in context

Minnehaha County is the 1st most populous of South Dakota's 66 counties, with about 208,639 residents. Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha, in Sioux Falls, is about 9 miles from the Lincoln County courthouse in Canton.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Minnehaha County

$12,000
Maximum claim
$12,000 maximum
$25–$50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by South Dakota

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Minnehaha County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Minnehaha County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $12,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Second Judicial Circuit Court: Minnehaha, 425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (605) 367-5900.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Baltic, Brandon, Colton, Crooks, Dell Rapids, Garretson, Hartford, Humboldt, Lyons, Renner, Rowena, Sioux Falls, Valley Springs.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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