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South Dakota Community Service – What to Expect & How to Submit

State map icon – South Dakota court‑approved community service program

Recognized by many courts and probation offices. Flexible. Trusted.

This South Dakota page explains how verified online community service is commonly handled across the state. You’ll learn about acceptance practices, document submission to your probation officer, and county-specific notes to help ensure your hours are recognized.

How to submit your documents to your probation officer

  1. Complete your coursework and download your signed Certificate of Completion.

  2. Download your Hour Log for submission.

  3. Email or upload both files to your probation office or caseworker.

  4. Include your name, date of birth, case number, and verification code.

  5. Officers can confirm completion using our Verification Portal.

Example email text

Subject: Community Service Documentation — South Dakota Hello [Officer Name], Attached are my Completion Certificate and Hour Log from The Foundation of Change. My details are below: • Full name: [First Last] • Date of birth: [MM/DD/YYYY] • Case number: [######] • Verification code: [ALAB-1234] Please let me know if you need direct confirmation or any other documents. Thank you, [Your name]

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What’s on your certificate

  • Participant name and certificate ID

  • Total verified hours and completion date/time

  • Coursework list and provider signature

  • Unique verification code and contact info

Sample preview (redacted)

Name: J*** D**

Case ID: AL-***-5724

Hours: 12.0

Completed: 2025-06-02 11:45 CT

Verification: ALAB-****

Free enrollment confirmation letter for South Dakota community service program
Free certificate of completion emailed for South Dakota community service

Free enrollment confirmation letter. 

Instant certificate after completing South Dakota community service; available 24/7

Free certificate of completion sent via email. (View a sample)

Fully documented hours for South Dakota court verification

Instant certificate upon completion of service requirements; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All hours are fully documented for official verification.

Final acceptance is at the discretion of your court or probation officer.
Certificates are designed to meet common documentation standards for community service verification.

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Other Benefits include...

The following information helps clarify common program names, benefits, and related courses that meet similar learning and accountability goals.

South Dakota Anger Management Class – court‑approved online program with certificate

South Dakota Anger Management Class

Verified online Anger Management program commonly accepted by South Dakota courts and probation offices. Instant completion certificate provided upon finishing class.

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South Dakota Alcohol Education Class – court‑approved online program with proof of completion

South Dakota Alcohol Education Class

Verified online Alcohol Education Class commonly accepted by South Dakota courts and probation officers. Easy access from any device, and receive immediate proof of completion once you finish.

How our program works – enroll, complete hours, and receive a South Dakota court‑accepted certificate

How Our Program Works

See how easy it is to enroll, complete your hours, and get your official letter of completion accepted by South Dakota courts, probation, and other authorities.

My school required 20 volunteer hours to graduate, and I found this program just in time. It was so easy to track everything online, and I was able to get my certificate right away. Super helpful!

J.L, Michigan

I needed volunteer hours for my criminal justice class but couldn’t commute because of my work schedule. The Foundation of Change helped me complete everything online in a meaningful way. I learned a lot, and my professor accepted my hours with no problem.

M.J, California

This was accepted by my probation officer without any issues. I was skeptical at first, but they sent me detailed logs and a completion certificate. No stress, just results.

J.N, Nebraska

My younger brother was required to complete service hours after a minor legal issue. We found this site, and it made the whole process much easier. It gave him structure, purpose, and a clean way to meet his court requirements without judgment.

L.C, Ohio

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County-by-County Acceptance of Community Service in South Dakota

Important: ✔️ indicates locations where participants have successfully used this program in the past. ❌ indicates jurisdictions confirmed to reject online or distance-learning community service programs.

Acceptance is not guaranteed — participants must confirm approval with their court, probation officer, or referring authority before enrolling. This list is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent official endorsement or licensure.

Verified community service hours in Aurora County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Aurora County

Beadle County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Beadle County

Bennett County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Bennett County

Bon Homme County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Bon Homme County

Court‑approved community service program in Brookings County, South Dakota

Brookings County

Verified community service hours in Brown County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Brown County

Brule County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Brule County

Buffalo County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Buffalo County

Butte County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Butte County

Court‑approved community service program in Campbell County, South Dakota

Campbell County

Verified community service hours in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Charles Mix County

Clark County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Clark County

Clay County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Clay County

Codington County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Codington County

Court‑approved community service program in Corson County, South Dakota

Corson County

Verified community service hours in Custer County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Custer County

Davison County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Davison County

Day County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Day County

Deuel County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Deuel County

Court‑approved community service program in Dewey County, South Dakota

Dewey County

Verified community service hours in Douglas County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Douglas County

Edmunds County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Edmunds County

Fall River County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Fall River County

Faulk County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Faulk County

Court‑approved community service program in Grant County, South Dakota

Grant County

Verified community service hours in Gregory County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Gregory County

Haakon County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Haakon County

Hamlin County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Hamlin County

Hand County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Hand County

Court‑approved community service program in Hanson County, South Dakota

Hanson County

Verified community service hours in Harding County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Harding County

Hughes County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Hughes County

Hutchinson County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Hutchinson County

Hyde County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Hyde County

Court‑approved community service program in Jackson County, South Dakota

Jackson County

Verified community service hours in Jerauld County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Jerauld County

Jones County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Jones County

Kingsbury County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Kingsbury County

Lake County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Lake County

Court‑approved community service program in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Lawrence County

Verified community service hours in Lincoln County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Lincoln County

Lyman County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified
McCook County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Lyman County

Marshall County

McPherson County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

McCook County

Court‑approved community service program in Marshall County, South Dakota

McPherson County

Verified community service hours in Meade County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Meade County

Mellette County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified
Miner County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Mellette County

Miner County

Minnehaha County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Minnehaha County

Court‑approved community service program in Moody County, South Dakota

Moody County

Verified community service hours in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Pennington County

Pennington County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified

Perkins County

Perkins County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Potter County

Potter County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Roberts County

Court‑approved community service program in Roberts County, South Dakota

Sanborn County

Verified community service hours in Sanborn County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Shannon County

Spink County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified
Stanley County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Spink County

Stanley County

Sully County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Sully County

Court‑approved community service program in Todd County, South Dakota

Todd County

Verified community service hours in Tripp County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Tripp County

Turner County community service in South Dakota, court‑approved and verified
Union County community service program in South Dakota, verified by courts

Turner County

Union County

Walworth County community service hours in South Dakota, trusted and court‑approved

Walworth County

Court‑approved community service program in Yankton County, South Dakota

Yankton County

Verified community service hours in Ziebach County, South Dakota, trusted by courts

Ziebach County

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