PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2024
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us or 605.773.2031
Commission on Access to Our Court to Meet on October 21
PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Commission on Access to Our Courts will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, noon to 2 p.m. CDT at Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain.
The public can attend the meeting virtually via Zoom:
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82719115595?pwd=mKrZIHtRUcgRLuRr4ZM7iMIpmD1HiN.1
Meeting ID: 827 1911 5595
Passcode: 029927
Via Phone: 312-626-6799
The agenda includes a review of the history and purpose of the Commission on Access to the Courts and discussions about the South Dakota Justice for All Assessment Report; challenges, gaps and goals; and strategic planning and potential next steps. View the agenda.
The Commission, which is authorized by South Dakota Supreme Court Rule 24-03, will work to promote equal access to and a higher level of trust and confidence in South Dakota’s court system.
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About South Dakota Courts: The Unified Judicial System (UJS) consists of the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts and State Court Administrator’s Office. The Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and final decision maker on South Dakota law. The Circuit Courts are the state’s trial courts where criminal proceedings and civil litigation are handled. The State Court Administrator’s Office provides centralized administrative assistance and support services for the South Dakota judiciary. Learn more at https://ujs.sd.gov.