Patricia DeVaney is a judge of the South Dakota Supreme Court District 3. She assumed office on May 24, 2019. Her current term ends on January 7, 2031. DeVaney ran for re-election for judge of the South Dakota Supreme Court District 3. She won in the retention election on November 8, 2022. DeVaney was appointed to the court by Governor Kristi Noem on April 4, 2019. DeVaney succeeded Justice Steven Zinter, who died on October 30, 2018. DeVaney was Noem's first appointment to the five-member court.