UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council Meeting Rescheduled to April 24
A South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council meeting set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Stanley County Jury Duty Scam and Red Flags
A news story about a jury duty scam in Stanley County and key signs to recognize a scam like this telling people that they missed jury duty.
UJS Warns Public About Jury Duty Scam in Central South Dakota
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is warning the public about a jury duty scam targeting people in central South Dakota.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet April 8, 2025
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. to noon CDT virtually via Zoom.