Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation on July 29
Pennington County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to recognize the accomplishments of those completing the program.
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council to Meet on August 5
The South Dakota Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 3-4 p.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jensen Selected for a Second Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the Justices have selected Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations
PIERRE, S.D.—Pennington County Treatment Court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs.
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.