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Recent News From UJS
James Valley Drug and DUI Court Celebrates Success
Last week the James Valley Drug and DUI Court hosted a commencement ceremony for two graduates.
Mental Health Court Offers a Chance for Rehabilitation
South Dakota's Mental Health Court will soon have a new graduating class.
Expanding Access to South Dakota's Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen recaps his annual address and discusses the changes he wants for indigent legal defense.
Chief justice: Prioritize Public Defense, Problem Solving Courts and Help for Young Adults
South Dakota should embrace the role of public defenders, work to guide young adults out of trouble’s way, try harder to protect judges from danger and support problem-solving alternative courts, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen told lawmakers on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre.
Treatment Courts Seek to Put People on the Path to Recovery
We explore finding solutions through South Dakota's treatment courts.
Emerging Adults and the Criminal Justice System
A new report explores the unique needs of people ages 18 to 25 in the criminal justice system.
Sioux Falls Fifth Graders on Trial
An NHL hockey player was found not guilty today of assaulting another player in a civil trial at the Minnehaha County Courthouse.
Graduation Day Arrives for Two Veterans Court Grads
Wednesday was graduation day at the Minnehaha County Courthouse for two Sioux Falls men who completed their journey through Veterans Court. Judge Eric Johnson shared high praise for Jesse Rooks and Danny Roby.
Child Abuse Prevention Conference Calls for More to Take Action
Organizations and individuals from all across South Dakota made their way to Sioux Falls Thursday, meeting and discussing plans to combat child abuse in the state.
South Dakota Supreme Court Holds October Term at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s October term is wrapping up Thursday at the USD Knutson School of Law in Vermillion.