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South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY 2026 Annual Report
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) has issued its FY 2026 Annual Report, which encompasses the work of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts and the State Court Administrator’s Office from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on September 30
Codington County Treatment Court invites the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of the treatment court program.
Public Invited to Observe the Supreme Court at the University of South Dakota in October
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2026 Session on Oct. 7-8 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet on September 30
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Four Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts are holding four graduation ceremonies and invite the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of their respective treatment court programs.
Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation on September 29
Northern Hills Drug Court invites the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of the treatment court program.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on September 23
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
South Dakota Recognizes Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of Sept. 14, 2026, as Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week in South Dakota, recognizing the important role these professionals play in the administration of justice and in serving the public.
People Charged with Crimes Find Hope in County Diversion Programs
"It works if you want it": People charged with crimes find hope in county diversion programs. Limited local adoption fuels discussion about pursuing state funding.
Pennington County Veterans Court Honors Latest Graduates in Public Ceremony
Established in 2016, Pennington County Veterans Court provides a crucial sentencing alternative for justice-involved veterans. A recent graduation ceremony highlights a decade of restorative justice and treatment for South Dakota veterans.