UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument on Gov. Noem's Request for an Advisory Opinion
The South Dakota Supreme Court has set oral argument on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, for Gov. Kristi Noem’s request for an advisory opinion regarding the interpretation of a provision of Article III Section 12 of the South Dakota Constitution.
Steering Committee Issues Bar Admissions Final Report and Recommendations to Supreme Court
A steering committee appointed to study the bar admissions process in South Dakota has issued its final report and recommendations to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
South Dakota Bar Licensure Assessment Final Report
The South Dakota Bar Licensure Assessment issued its final report in December 2023.
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice to Attend Private Funeral Service for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will attend a funeral service for retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Justice O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice, died on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 93 in Phoenix.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet Dec. 14
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. CST.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Circuit Judge Jon R. Erickson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of Retired Judge Jon R. Erickson, who served on the bench for the Third Judicial Circuit in Huron for 30 years.
UJS Warns Public About Jury Duty Phone Scams
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a nationwide telephone scam threatening arrest for missing jury duty.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. CST.
Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremonies
Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court will hold graduation ceremonies at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City on Nov. 28 and 29, 2023, to honor participants’ achievements.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. CST in Courtroom 3B at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls.