Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet April 22, 2025
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. CDT.
UJS Launches New Website to Enhance Access and Usability
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is proud to announce the launch of its newly-redesigned website, which went live today.
Correction to Press Release About South Dakota CASA Funding and Federal Cuts
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) funding is not impacted by federal cuts.
Gov. Rhoden Appoints David Wheeler to Third Judicial Circuit Court
On April 25, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that he appointed David Wheeler to be a circuit judge in the Third Judicial Circuit, a vacancy that will be open upon the retirement of Presiding Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Patrick T. Pardy as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Patrick T. Pardy as new presiding judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Nine USD Law School Students Selected for Public Service Pathway Bar Admission Pilot Program
Nine University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law students have been selected to take part in a new public service pathway bar admission pilot program.
May Is National Treatment Court Month
South Dakota's 17 treatment courts are proud to join more than 4,000 treatment courts across the country to celebrate leading people out of the justice system and into long-term recovery!
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate National Treatment Court Month
Treatment courts across South Dakota are holding special events in May and June to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Annual Meeting on May 21
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT, virtually via Microsoft Teams.