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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.

Governor Noem Appoints Julie Dvorak to Fifth Circuit Court

Gov. Kristi Noem today announced that she will appoint Julie Dvorak to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s Fifth Circuit Court.

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.

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Circuit Court Judge Jon Flemmer

Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in honor of 5th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer of Webster.

Fifth Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer Has Passed Away

The Unified Judicial System is saddened to announce that Fifth Circuit Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer has passed away.

Cullen P. McNeece Appointed as New Magistrate Judge for Fifth Judicial Circuit

Fifth Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Jon S. Flemmer is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Attorney Cullen Parker McNeece as Magistrate Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

Judge Jon Flemmer Appointed as Presiding Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit on Jan. 6, 2021

Chief Justice Steven Jensen announced today the appointment of the Honorable Jon Flemmer as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.