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Recent News From UJS
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations in May 2026
Pennington County Treatment Courts will hold two graduations in observance of National Treatment Court Month.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Annual Meeting on May 22
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold its annual meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT.
Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Graduations in May
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold three upcoming graduations in observance of National Treatment Court Month.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Michelle K. Comer as Presiding Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Michelle K. Comer as presiding judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Treatment Court Graduation to be Held in Sturgis on May 19
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. MDT at the Sturgis Community Center Theater at 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on May 20
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Brookings County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on May 14
Brookings County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT in the third-floor courtroom of the Brookings County Courthouse, 314 Sixth Ave., Brookings.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on May 13
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. CDT in the Griffin Park Community Center at 703 South Washington Ave., in Pierre.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate 2026 National Treatment Court Month
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities.
Governor Rhoden Appoints Magistrate Judge Callahan as Fourth Circuit Judge
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Magistrate Judge Chad Callahan as a circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mike Day.