UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on September 23
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT.
South Dakota Recognizes Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week
Gov. Larry Rhoden has proclaimed the week of Sept. 14, 2026, as Clerks and Deputy Clerks of Court Week in South Dakota, recognizing the important role these professionals play in the administration of justice and in serving the public.
Unified Judicial System Wants to Hear from Court Users
As part of our ongoing work to build public trust and confidence in the courts through transparency, communication, education and community engagement, the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) wants to hear from members of the public about their experiences with the state court system.
Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation on September 3
Seventh Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the next graduation ceremony for participants completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
Fourth Circuit DUI Court Graduation to be Held in Deadwood on August 27
Fourth Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at noon MDT in the upstairs courtroom at the Lawrence County Courthouse, 78 Sherman St., Deadwood.
UJS to Hold Public Forums to Discuss Potential Merger of Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) will hold a series of public forums Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, to share information and gather public input on a potential merger of the Fourth and Seventh judicial circuits before any formal rule proposal is submitted to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations in August
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in August.
Interstate Commission for Juveniles State Council to Meet on August 10
The South Dakota State Council for the Interstate Commission for Juveniles will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at 10-11 a.m. CDT.
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to Lead Two National Court Organizations
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has been named president of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and chair of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) board of directors.
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council to Meet on August 5
The South Dakota Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 3-4 p.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.