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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court Adopts Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Pilot Program Rules
The South Dakota Supreme Court today adopted rules implementing a five-year pilot program providing a public service pathway to bar admission.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 25, 2025
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST to recognize the accomplishments of those completing the program.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on February 18, 2025
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. CST.
Free Legal Workshop Features Experts on Indian Child Welfare Act on April 3, 2025
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding child welfare related law will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 3, 2025.
Celebrate 2025 Court Reporting and Captioning Week
Court reporters, court recorders and captioners play a vital role in providing the most accurate mode of capturing the spoken word in courtrooms and turning it into text. Gov. Larry Rhoden and Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen have proclaimed Feb. 1-8, 2025, Court Reporting and Captioning Week in South Dakota.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on Feb. 11, 2025
The Pennington County Mental Health Court team invites the public to join them at a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations
PIERRE, S.D.—Pennington County Treatment Court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Third Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on January 27
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 1-3 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom.