PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 1, 2024
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us | 605.773.2031
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY2024 Annual Report
PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Unified Judicial System has issued its FY2024 Annual Report, which encompasses the work of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts and the State Court Administrator’s Office between July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
The Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and final decision maker on South Dakota law. The circuit courts, which includes the magistrate 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.
“This report provides a comprehensive overview of the past year’s court activities through tables and graphs. Yet, behind each figure lies a deeper story—each number represents an individual whose life was directly touched by South Dakota’s court system,” said South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen. “Our judicial officers and employees remain committed to upholding the principles of fairness and impartiality in every case that comes before us.
“As we move forward into another year, we will continue to prioritize transparency, efficiency and accessibility within the courts,” Jensen continued. “Our focus remains on ensuring that every person who interacts with the South Dakota court system receives the fair treatment and respect they deserve, reaffirming the trust and confidence placed in us.”
The FY2024 Annual Report can be viewed at https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/pubs/UJSFY2024AnnualReport.pdf. For more information, contact Alisa Bousa, Unified Judicial System public information officer, at 605-773-2031 or alisa.bousa@ujs.state.sd.us.
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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.