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Recent News From UJS
Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Meet on November 12
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 4-5 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on November 12
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitor Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., in Pierre.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on November 12
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.
Governor Rhoden Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky to the South Dakota Supreme Court
Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky of the Seventh Circuit to serve as a Supreme Court Justice for the First Supreme District.
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.
Data Reflects Success of South Dakota’s Treatment Courts
Data from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) released during a Drug Court Advisory Council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, highlights the success of the state’s treatment courts since their beginning in 2008.
Pennington County to Hold Three Treatment Court Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts have three graduation ceremonies taking place this fall.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet on October 14
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.
Gov. Rhoden Announces Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Members
Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the membership of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, which will determine the best path forward for expanding rehabilitation services as the state plans for the new prison.
Unified Judicial System to Take Part in Accessing South Dakota Courts Training on October 10
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) will take part in a free training on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, to help South Dakota journalists cover state courts. The training will also be relevant to students and members of the public interested in accessing the judicial system.