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Recent News From UJS
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Justice Robert A. Amundson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of retired Justice Robert A. Amundson, who served as a circuit court judge in the Second Judicial Circuit and later as a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court from 1991 to 2002.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on December 17
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on December 12, 2024
As part of Impaired Driving Prevention Month, James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on December 5, 2024
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST.
Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2024
Seventh Judicial Circuit Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. MST.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Meet December 2
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CST virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduation Ceremonies in November
The Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs.
Adjustments Made to $3 Million Distribution for Indigent Legal Services
The South Dakota Office of Indigent Legal Services announced in September the reimbursement of $3 million for indigent legal services costs to the state’s counties.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.