Celebrate 2025 Court Reporting and Captioning Week
Court reporters, court recorders and captioners play a vital role in providing the most accurate mode of capturing the spoken word in courtrooms and turning it into text. Gov. Larry Rhoden and Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen have proclaimed Feb. 1-8, 2025, Court Reporting and Captioning Week in South Dakota.
Circuit Judge Magera Appointed as Presiding Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the appointment of the Honorable Gregg C. Magera as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, following the recent, untimely death of Judge Jon Flemmer, who previously served as the Presiding Judge.
South Dakota Magistrate Judge Janki V. Sharma Appointed for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
The Honorable Craig A. Pfeifle, Presiding Judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Janki V. Sharma as a new full-time magistrate judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Courthouse Security Grants Available to Counties Beginning July 1
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System has released Security Grant Guidelines and Application documents for counties interested in making courthouse security improvements statewide.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Aug. 3, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Aug. 31, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Second Circuit Drug Court Graduation on Sept. 1, 2022
The 2nd Circuit Drug Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday September 1, 2022 at 1:30PM, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse.
Parenting Education Class FAQs Issued
Effective Sept. 1, 2022, Supreme Court Rule 22-09 requires that the parties to any action involving issues of child custody or parenting time are required to complete a court-approved course to educate the parents on the impact these proceedings can have on the involved children.
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court Celebrate Commencement on Sept. 13, 2022
The Fourth Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the Commencement Ceremony for graduates from Northern Hills Drug Court and 4th Circuit DUI Court. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Sturgis Community Center, 1401 Lazelle Street in Sturgis, SD.
Three set to Graduate from Mental Health Court on Oct. 5, 2022
The Second Judicial Circuit - Mental Health Court is pleased to announce the graduation of three clients on October 5th, 2022.