Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on January 27
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 1-3 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom.
2025 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Supreme Court to Hold Rules Hearing on Proposed Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Program
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a rules hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol, Pierre, to consider adoption of rules for a proposed public service pathway to bar admission program.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Third Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Judge Christina Klinger Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Sixth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Christina Klinger, Pierre, as Presiding Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Judge Klinger’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Judge Robert Gusinsky Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Robert Gusinsky, Rapid City, as Presiding Judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Judge Gregg C. Magera Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Fifth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregg C. Magera, Aberdeen, as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.