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Recent News From UJS
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on April 26, 2023
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Indigent Legal Services Task Force First Meeting
The Indigent Legal Services Task Force created by HB 1064 during the 2023 Legislative session will meet in Room 362 of the State Capitol on Friday, March 31, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. CST.
South Dakota Supreme Court March 2023 Term of Court to be Held at South Dakota State University
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court has announced that the Supreme Court will hold its March 2023 Term of Court at South Dakota State University.
First Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court Graduation on March 23, 2023
The 1st Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 3:00 pm, at the Davison County Public Safety Center.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on March 15, 2023
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
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.