UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court Courtroom Now Open for Public Viewing
Visitors to the State Capitol in Pierre are now able to step inside and view the South Dakota Supreme Court Courtroom.
Interstate Commission for Juveniles State Council to Meet on January 8
The South Dakota State Council for the Interstate Commission for Juveniles will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Meet on January 9
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at noon to 12:30 p.m. CST.
Amber D. Whittington Appointed a Magistrate Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit
The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Amber D. Whittington as a magistrate judge for the Second Judicial Circuit.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 8
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Investiture to be Held for Supreme Court Justice Robert Gusinsky
A ceremonial investiture will be held for South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert Gusinsky on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Rapid City.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on December 17
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Justice's Retirement a Page in a Trail-Blazing Era
Feature story about South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern's 40 years of public service and retirement from the bench.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Meeting on December 17
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. CST virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council to Meet on December 12
The South Dakota Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 10-11 a.m. CST virtually via Zoom.