UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate 2026 National Treatment Court Month
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on April 22
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Construction Progressing on New Turner County Courthouse
Turner County is turning a new leaf in its judicial and administrative history...as construction on the new courthouse is close to finishing.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 19
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 21
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 8
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on December 17
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on October 29
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.