The Lake County State's Attorney serves the citizens of our county and of South Dakota as the chief prosecutor of adult and juvenile crimes occurring in Lake County. The office is committed to helping to preserve the quality of life and low crime rates enjoyed by those who reside in South Dakota.

While the principal responsibility of the office is the prosecution of adult and juvenile crime, the office has the duty of protecting children who may be living in abusive or neglectful homes. Additionally, the office is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the Board of Commissioners for the county and other elected and appointed department heads and staff.

Staff

Aaron McGowan

State's Attorney Send an Email

Jennie Thompson

Paralegal Send an Email

April Lund

Victim / Witness and Legal Assistant Send an Email

Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County States Attorney
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7630
Fax:
605-256-7632

Announcements

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

PUBLIC SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Friday, February 20, 2026

NOTICE: An individual who plows snow from a driveway onto a public road, or plows snow from a driveway across a public road piling it in the ditch, may be in violation of a SD law that prohibits dumping on or within highway right-of-ways. Intentional dumping on a highway right-of-way is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This may also be a violation of a SD law that prohibits the destruction of a highway grade or ditch, which is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Plat Deadline 3/3/2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Complete Plats due for 3/17/2026 meeting

CUP/Variance Deadline 2/9/2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration on March 3rd Meeting

Plat deadline 3/16/2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Complete Plats due for 4/7/2026 meeting

February Renewals-C,D,E
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with C, D, or E

February - License Plate Renewal C/D/E
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that beings with C or D or E.

CUP/Variance Deadline 3/23/2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/26 Meeting

CUP/Variance deadline 3/9/2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Complete applications due for 4/7/26 meeting

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