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Clay County, South Dakota — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Clay County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Courts: Clay County Courthouse, South Dakota — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Clay County Sheriff's Office, South
  • Online search: SD UJS — Case Search
  • County seat: South, South Dakota
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Clay County Clerk of Courts maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Clay County Courthouse, South Dakota.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of CourtsClay County Courthouse, South Dakota
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchSD UJS — Case Search
⚖️ SD UJS — Case Search 🏛️ South Dakota Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Clay County come from the arresting agency. The Clay County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in South.

AgencyLocation
Clay County Sheriff's OfficeSouth, South Dakota
🔍 SD DCI — Criminal Records 📋 SD Attorney General

Contact the Clay County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Clay County maintains other public records through county offices in South.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Clay County Courthouse, South. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use SD UJS — Case Search.

By mail: Submit a request under South Dakota's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Clay County

Clay County is in South Dakota, county seat: South.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Clay County courthouse?
Clay County Courthouse, South Dakota. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in South or use SD DCI — Criminal Records.
How do I get a court record?
Search at SD UJS — Case Search or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Clay County have?
Local trial courts as part of the South Dakota court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026