General Info

The State of South Dakota operates various agencies that provide agricultural, educational, health, public safety, transportation and social services. It also has a unified judicial system and public utilities commission. The state operates the bureaus of administration, finance and management, information and telecommunication and personnel. The State of South Dakota includes a department of correction that is responsible for the management of adult prison, parole and juvenile correction systems. In addition, the state works for tourism and state development. Its legislative research council offers information on state legislators, legislative sessions, codified laws and administrative rules. The State of South Dakota manages a department of game, fish and parks that perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect and enhance wildlife resources and parks.