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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn to Lead National Organization for State Court Administrators
South Dakota State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn was elected president of the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA). Sattizahn assumed the position’s one-year term on Aug. 2, 2023, following the group’s annual conference in New York City.
Pennington County Drug Court to Recognize Graduates
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court will hold a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, for participants completing the Pennington County Drug Court.
Indigent Legal Services Task Force to Hold Fourth Meeting
The Indigent Legal Services Task Force created by HB 1064 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will hold its fourth meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023, virtually via Zoom.
Public Notice Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski
The current appointment of Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski is due to expire on December 20, 2023. Magistrate Judge Adamski serves in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force to Meet July 14
The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will meet virtually via Zoom on Friday, July 14, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. CDT.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in Second Judicial Circuit
Second Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Robin J. Houwman is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court approved her proposed appointment of Attorney Jonathan Leddige as Magistrate Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, which covers Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.
Indigent Legal Services Task Force to Hold Third Meeting
The Indigent Legal Services Task Force created by HB 1064 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will hold its third meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Sioux Falls.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Problem-Solving Courts Celebrate National Treatment Court Month
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System’s Problem-Solving Courts recently held special graduations and events to celebrate National Treatment Court Month in May.
First Circuit James Valley Drug and DUI Court Graduation on June 15, 2023
—The First Circuit James Valley Drug and DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. CDT, at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation on May 25, 2023
The 2nd Circuit Drug Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday May 25, 2023, at 1:30PM, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in courtroom 4B.