PUBLIC NOTICE
REAPPOINTMENT OF INCUMBENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE
The current appointment of Magistrate Judge Andrew Robertson is due to expire on November 18, 2023. Magistrate Judge Andrew Robertson serves in the Second Judicial Circuit.
uties of a magistrate judge include conducting preliminary hearings in all criminal cases, acting as committing magistrate for all purposes and conducting misdemeanor trials. Magistrate judges may also perform marriages, receive depositions, decide temporary protection orders and hear civil cases within their jurisdictional limit.
Pursuant to UJS policy members of the bar and the public are invited to comment as to whether Magistrate Judge Andrew Robertson should be reappointed to another four-year term. Written comments should be directed to:
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen
Supreme Court
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
Comments must be received by August 20, 2023.