PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 6, 2025
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us, 605.773.2031
Beadle County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—Beadle County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST in the third-floor courtroom at the Beadle County Courthouse, 450 Third St. SW, Huron.
The graduation ceremony is evidence of the tremendous impact Beadle County Treatment Court has had on its community. With their friends and family in attendance, participants who have successfully completed all phases of this program will be honored. The event is open to the public and media. A light reception will follow.
The commencement ceremony will also be viewable virtually via Zoom at www.zoom.us. Select “Join” in the top toolbar and when prompted enter Meeting ID: 675 273 830 and Passcode: 025029.
Treatment courts are an effective strategy for treating substance use and mental health disorders while reducing recidivism and saving taxpayer dollars. These courts have proven that a combination of supervision, treatment and support can lead people with substance use and/or mental health disorders into lives of stability, wellness and recovery.
Beadle County Treatment Court is a court-managed, alcohol/drug intervention treatment program, designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. The Court’s mission it to enhance public safety with the goal of developing sober, productive, law-abiding citizens by holding participants accountable while providing supervision, treatment and life skills in a judicial setting.
Learn more about South Dakota’s treatment courts at https://ujs.sd.gov/Circuit_Court/Problem_Solving_Courts/Default.aspx. For more information about Beadle County Treatment Court, contact Coordinator Joan Nettinga at 605-690-1591 or joan.nettinga@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.