UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Interstate Commission for Juveniles to Hold Meeting on August 13
The South Dakota Interstate Commission for Juveniles will meet virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. CDT via Zoom.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Aberdeen on Aug. 18, 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Aberdeen on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, 6-8 p.m. CDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines in 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Judiciary Warns of Missed Jury Duty, Unpaid Traffic Ticket Scams
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is warning the public to be aware of scams involving missed jury duty, unpaid traffic tickets and fake arrest warrants.
U.S. Department of Justice Awards South Dakota Bar Foundation for Innovative Solution to Improve Access to Justice
The South Dakota Bar Foundation is one of five winners announced by the U.S. Department of Justice for its Access to Justice Prize Competition.
South Dakota Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Hold Kick-Off Meeting on July 28
The South Dakota Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a kick-off meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. CDT, virtually via Zoom.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on July 30
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Court Service Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Week 2025
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of July 21, 2025, as Court Service Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Week in South Dakota.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Meeting on July 21
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, 2-3 p.m. CDT, virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Brookings County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on July 17
Brookings County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. CDT in the third-floor courtroom at the Brookings County Courthouse, 314 Sixth Ave, Brookings.