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Recent News From UJS
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.
May Is National Treatment Court Month
South Dakota's 17 treatment courts are proud to join more than 4,000 treatment courts across the country to celebrate leading people out of the justice system and into long-term recovery!
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 26, 2025
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Child Support Referee Independent Contractor Positions Available in First and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking two independent contractors as child support referees — one for the First Judicial Circuit and one for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Judge Cheryle Gering Reappointed as Presiding Judge of First Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on December 12, 2024
As part of Impaired Driving Prevention Month, James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (4)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Sept. 18, 2024
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.