Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts

Pennington County

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315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

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315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

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(605) 394-2575

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Hours:

at 2:30pm

Closes soon

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About the probate clerk of court in Pennington County, South Dakota

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of South Dakota.

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In Pennington County, South Dakota, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Pennington County, South Dakota, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.

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About probate judges in Pennington County, South Dakota

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

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In Pennington County, South Dakota, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.

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Call ahead before visiting the Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts is: (605) 394-2575

The hours of operation listed for the Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

Reviews

Reviews of the Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts

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Judy Losther

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a week ago

AWFUL!!! Who's the real criminals??? If you hate your job that much that you can't even try to be decent to people you do not belong in a form of public service. You mean spirited women have caused so much pain and heartache giving wrong information. There needs to be accountability held in these places especially when you are proving you are NO better than the very "criminals" you are trying.

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-Highness

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6 months ago

Says office hours are 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm I called 3 times now after 1pm at 1:30pm 1:45pm and it’s almost 2pm and I’m still getting the same message for office hours then it hangs up as if nobody is even at the office, like their not open right now. They must be ignoring people, or they’re simple not at the office during office hours. Very poor service. People have things to do.... and yes it says you’re supposed to be open today too. Smh

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Rory Dean Schneider

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8 months ago

They were soo rude! I arrived exactly 10 minutes before closing time to address a very simple matter, and they literally closed the gate in my face! I told them I got there as soon as I could, right after work and it would only take a couple minutes but they didn't care at all. And they call themselves public servants! Unbelievable..

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Aaron O

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4 years ago

Good show. I appreciate the pomp and circumstance of this theatre of law. In spite of the accreditation that the South Dakota highway patrol chooses not to hold; cases still stand. As astounding as this is that an armed organized agency of this nature can do that. It is true. They literally have the option to not hold themselves accountable to ethics. Good show, South Dakota, good show. So, please, remember to check your law enforcement officers credentials. Apparently that is the citizens responsibility, not the court's.

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shirley vano

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a year ago

I HAVE BEEN ON HOLD FOR 2 HOURS!

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Pennington County Courthouse - Clerk of Courts