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Recent News From UJS
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.
Life-Saving Veterans Court Needs Mentors with Military Background
Military veterans charged with crimes are getting a second chance in Minnehaha County. If they qualify, they can avoid the traditional court system and go before a judge in Veterans Court. It’s one of several ‘problem-solving’ courts operating in the state.
What is Warrant Resolution Court?
There are around 16,000-17,000 pending warrants in Minnehaha County right now.
Codington County Drug Court's 45th Graduate, Kegan Henrickson
The Codington County Drug Court held its 45th graduation ceremony today for Kegan Henrickson at 10:00 a.m. in the same courthouse that began his sobriety journey 483 days ago.
Running to Recovery: DUI Court Group Takes Part in Jack 15 Road Race
Brookings resident Gordon Opatz says that he was always athletic, but wasn’t a “school athlete.”
Supreme Court to Hear Testimony at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court will be sounding the gavel at the USD Law School next week.
South Dakota Veterans Court Gives Participants a Second Chance at Life
They are called Problem-Solving Courts. In South Dakota, they have proven to be the most successful way of keeping people with substance use and mental health disorders out of the criminal justice system.
Guiding the Road to Recovery
Kaitlin Schriever lost more than a decade of her life to addiction.