UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court Issues Order in Argus Leader Media et. Al. v. Spencer Gosch
The South Dakota Supreme Court issued an order in Argus Leader Media et. Al. v. Spencer Gosch on Oct. 27, 2021.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Oct. 27, 2021
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Justice Department Resolves Civil Rights Review of South Dakota Unified Judicial System
The Justice Department announced it resolved a civil rights review of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) that will improve access to state courts for people with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Governor Noem Appoints Stacy Vinberg Wickre to the Seventh Circuit Court
Governor Noem has appointed Stacy Vinberg Wickre to serve as a circuit court judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, made up of Custer, Fall River, Oglala Lakota, and Pennington Counties. Judge Vinberg Wickre replaces retired Judge Robert Mandel.
Governor Noem Appoints Jennifer Mammenga to Second Circuit Court
Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Jennifer Mammenga to serve on the South Dakota 2nd Circuit Court.
Commission Announces Public Hearing for Parenting Time Guidelines in Aberdeen
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold its third and final public hearing on Aug. 23, 2021, in Aberdeen to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
First Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court Graduation on July 29, 2021
The 1st Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at 2:00 pm, at the Davison County Public Safety Center.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on July 28, 2021
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, Courtroom B.
State Bar Adopts Resolution in Support of Court Reporting
During the 2021 State Bar Convention, the State Bar adopted a resolution supporting the efforts of the Unified Judicial System Court Reporter Committee to continue its mission of recruiting and retaining qualified court reporters to preserve the court record for the betterment of the administration of justice in South Dakota.
Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession Final Report
The South Dakota Supreme Court Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession issued its final report.