The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines is scheduled to meet virtually via Zoom on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. CST. The meeting will focus on reviewing proposed amendments to the Commission’s recommended changes to the Parenting Time Guidelines and will also include a period for public comment.
The Commission meets every four years to review the guidelines and prepares a report with any recommendations for the Supreme Court, Governor, and Legislature. Its most recent final report and recommended guidelines are available online.
Formed in 2020, the Commission consists of members representing various backgrounds, including a circuit court judge, family law attorney, childhood development professional, non-custodial parent, custodial parent, state representative, and state senator.
For those who need assistance or accommodations to participate in the meeting, contact can be made with the State Court Administrator’s Office at 605-773-3474 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
