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Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on August 26
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. CDT in Courtroom 3B of the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on August 28
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. CDT in Courtroom 4B of the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls.
Supreme Court Rescinds Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
After being advised that all network systems are back up and operating, the South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an order rescinding a judicial emergency in South Dakota.
Brown County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on August 28
Brown County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room in the basement of the Brown County Offices, 25 Market St., Aberdeen.
Supreme Court Declares Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
The South Dakota Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in South Dakota. All deadlines, time schedules, due dates and filing requirements imposed by applicable statutes, rules and court orders are suspended until further ordered by the Court.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Sioux Falls on August 25
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Sioux Falls on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m. CDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Northern Hills Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. MDT in Courtroom #3 (downstairs) at the Meade County Courthouse, 1425 Sherman St., Sturgis.
Interstate Commission for Juveniles to Hold Meeting on August 13
The South Dakota Interstate Commission for Juveniles will meet virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. CDT via Zoom.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Aberdeen on Aug. 18, 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Aberdeen on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, 6-8 p.m. CDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines in 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.