UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
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.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation on April 29
Pennington County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. MDT in Courtroom C2 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on April 22
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on March 25
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
More People are Being Summoned for Jury Duty in Second Judicial Circuit
The Second Judicial Circuit is experiencing a higher need for jurors due to the number of trials. The UJS provides support and instruction to those selected for jury service.
South Dakota Supreme Court to Bring Court to Augustana University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Court’s March Term of Court at Augustana University in Sioux Falls on March 18-19, 2026.