Codington County Justice Advisory Committee

Helping leaders and citizens make good decisions about justice facilities. Both the US and South Dakota constitutions tell us that our Nation and State exist to “establish justice.” In other words, our democratic way of life depends upon a functional system of justice. Courthouses and jails enable justice to function, because they are the places where much of the due process of law happens. Accord

ing to state law, Counties in South Dakota are responsible to provide adequate court and jail facilities. The Codington County Justice Advisory Committee (CCJAC) exists to examine the issues surrounding the County’s legal responsibility to provide adequate jail and court space. Adequate jail space means that the County’s jail space is sized and constructed to handle the correct number of inmates safely and humanely. Adequate court space means that the County provides its share of courtroom and office space to secure our constitutional right to a speedy trial, while ensuring the courthouse is a safe place for legal proceedings and other public business.