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Recent News From UJS
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.
Two Local Court Advocacy Programs for Children Are Revived With Legislative Funding
Three years after lawmakers put $1 million toward advocacy efforts for children in the court system statewide, two revived nonprofits are starting to support children again.
Jean Hutson Selected as Circuit Court Administrator for Fifth Judicial Circuit
Edmunds County Clerk of Court Jean Hutson has been selected as the new circuit court administrator for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Aberdeen.
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.
Judge Gregg C. Magera Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Fifth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregg C. Magera, Aberdeen, as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Brown County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Brown County Treatment Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on May 23, 2024
The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Brown County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen.