UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
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.
Treatment Court Professionals Attend 2023 Statewide Conference
More than 170 professionals, experts and stakeholders in the Problem-Solving Courts community came together on Nov. 7-9, 2023, in Deadwood for the South Dakota Problem-Solving Courts Statewide Conference: South Dakota RISE23.
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 22, 2023
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force Issues Final Report
The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session has issued its Final Report and Recommendations to the Governor, Chief Justice and South Dakota Legislature.
Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force to Meet Nov. 2, 2023
The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will meet on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, 2-3 p.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 2, 2023
The First Circuit’s James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. CDT. The event will take place at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.