UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on July 23
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
South Dakota Supreme Court Case Processing Sets New Standard
With the release of two opinions today, the South Dakota Supreme Court has resolved all cases considered during its court term year that began August 2025.
UJS Proposes Merger of Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) State Court Administrator’s Office has proposed to the South Dakota Supreme Court consideration of a merger of the administrative structures of the Fourth Judicial Circuit and Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Second Circuit Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on July 15
Second Circuit Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Governor Rhoden Appoints Cassidy Stalley as Seventh Circuit Judge
Governor Larry Rhoden today announced the appointment of Cassidy Stalley as a circuit judge in the Seventh Circuit, a vacancy created by the appointment of Justice Gusinsky to the state Supreme Court.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet on June 18
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet on June 9
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10-11 a.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on June 10
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on May 28
Brown County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Third Floor Courtroom at the Brown County Courthouse, 101 First Ave. SE, Aberdeen.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on May 28
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.