UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Robert Gusinsky as presiding judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Supreme Court to Hold Term of Court at Northern State University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s March 2024 Term of Court on March 19-20 at Northern State University in Aberdeen.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT. The event will take place at the Minnehaha County Administration Building in Sioux Falls.
Free Legal Workshop to Focus on Trauma-Informed Approaches
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Feb. 20, 2024
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls. Cheryl Fire Thunder, a past graduate and peer support, will be the keynote speaker.
Supreme Court Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding State Legislator Interest in Contracts
The South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an advisory opinion in the matter of interpretation of the South Dakota Constitution and state laws regarding state legislator interest in state or county contracts.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Brown County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Circuit Judge Jeff W. Davis
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of Retired Judge Jeff W. Davis, who served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest serving judges in state history.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. MST at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
Celebrate Court Reporting, Court Recorders and Captioners Week on Feb. 3-10, 2024
Court reporters, recorders and captioners use cutting-edge technology to bring the spoken word to text accurately in real time. Their unique skills are in high demand and so are job opportunities.