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Recent News From UJS
Phone Scammers Pretending to be Court Staff
The Unified Judicial System has been notified of several scams statewide targeting South Dakotans. Reports have been made that residents across the state have been receiving phone calls where the individual identifies themselves as a court employee or process server.
Magistrate Bob Pesall New Third Circuit Magistrate Judge
The Honorable Gregory J. Stoltenburg, Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of N. Bob Pesall as the new full-time magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
South Dakota Supreme Court April Term of Court to be Held at South Dakota Mines
Chief Justice Steven Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court has announced that the Supreme Court will hold its April 2022 Term of Court in the Surbeck Center at South Dakota Mines.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on March 30, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Scammer Spoofing Clerk of Courts
The Unified Judicial System has been notified of new scam targeting South Dakotans. Reports have been made that residents across the state have been receiving phone calls with a number that appears to be originating from various county Clerk of Courts offices.
Former Supreme Court Justice Richard W. Sabers Has Passed Away
Former Supreme Court Justice Richard W. Sabers passed away on January 12, 2022. The Supreme Court and Unified Judicial System staff mourn the loss of such a fine person and jurist.
Chief Justice to Deliver 2022 State of the Judiciary Message to the Legislature
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court will deliver his State of the Judiciary Message to a joint session of the Legislature on January 12, 2022, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Committee on 2022 Judicial Elections Appointed
The South Dakota Constitution requires South Dakota circuit court judges be elected in a nonpartisan election for an eight-year term of office. In the November 2022 general election, all current serving circuit court judges in South Dakota, along with any open position(s), will stand for election.
Decision Issued in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A
The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued the decision in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A.
First Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Nov. 18, 2021
The 1st Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday November 18th, 2021 at 2:00 pm, at the Davison County Public Safety Center.