Hughes County, South Dakota

Courts, legal aid, and legal guides in Hughes County.

Hughes County is home to Pierre — South Dakota's state capital. The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court sits at the Hughes County Courthouse at 104 E Capitol Avenue in Pierre. Pierre hosts the South Dakota Supreme Court, the South Dakota Legislature, and all state agencies. The economy is dominated by state government, with smaller contributions from agriculture, tourism, and retail. Pierre is one of the smallest U.S. state capitals (population ~13,000).