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Recent News From UJS
Chief Justice Jensen to Present 2024 State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary.
Oral Argument on Gov. Noem’s Request for an Advisory Opinion
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ordered oral argument on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, for case number 30488, the request of Gov. Kristi Noem for an advisory opinion regarding the interpretation of a provision of Article III Section 12 of the South Dakota Constitution.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST.
Supreme Court Opinion Release Day Delayed to Friday
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s regular Thursday opinion release day will be delayed to Friday because of the two-day Christmas holiday.
Governor Noem Appoints Julie Dvorak to Fifth Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem today announced that she will appoint Julie Dvorak to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s Fifth Circuit Court.
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.