UJS Press Releases & News

View press releases from and news about the South Dakota Unified Judicial System.

Clear Search Filters

Recent News From UJS

Renovated Pennington County Courtroom to be Renamed for Former Judge Jeff W. Davis

A dedication ceremony to rename Courtroom C2 in the Pennington County Courthouse to Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. MDT.

Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet June 11

The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT.

Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)

The Second Circuit Drug Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)

The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Commission to Hire Chief Defender to Lead New Office of Indigent Legal Services

South Dakota is developing a new statewide office to improve how legal representation is provided to those who cannot afford an attorney and have a right to counsel under state or federal law.

Beadle, Brookings County Drug & DUI Courts to Hold Alumni Days

The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams invite the public to attend alumni day recovery celebrations for their program participants.

Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on May 23, 2024

The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

The Codington County Treatment Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of a participant completing the program.

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold First Meeting

The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.

Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Three Graduation Ceremonies in May

Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. As part of National Treatment Court Month, three Pennington County treatment courts will hold graduation ceremonies in May.