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Recent News From UJS
Minnehaha County DUI Court to Hold Commencement Ceremony on Feb. 14, 2023
Minnehaha County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on 2/14/2023 at 9:30 AM. Jon Sommervold will deliver the keynote address.
Supreme Court Appoints Study Committee on the Bar Admissions Process
The South Dakota Supreme Court has entered an order appointing a diverse group of South Dakota attorneys to study the process for admitting attorneys to practice law in South Dakota.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Nov. 30, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
First Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Nov. 10, 2022
The 1st Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm, at the Davison County Public Safety Center.
Three set to Graduate from Mental Health Court on Oct. 5, 2022
The Second Judicial Circuit - Mental Health Court is pleased to announce the graduation of three clients on October 5th, 2022.
South Dakota Supreme Court October Term of Court to be Held at the University of South Dakota
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court has announced that the Supreme Court will hold its October 2022 Term of Court at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.
Committee on Judicial Elections Issues Opinion on Campaign Conduct on Sept. 26, 2022
The Special Committee on Judicial Election Campaign Intervention has issued formal opinion 22-02 addressing judicial election campaign conduct of a candidate’s family member.
Parenting Education Class FAQs Issued
Effective Sept. 1, 2022, Supreme Court Rule 22-09 requires that the parties to any action involving issues of child custody or parenting time are required to complete a court-approved course to educate the parents on the impact these proceedings can have on the involved children.
Second Circuit Drug Court Graduation on Sept. 1, 2022
The 2nd Circuit Drug Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday September 1, 2022 at 1:30PM, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Aug. 31, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.