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Recent News From UJS
Cullen P. McNeece Appointed as New Magistrate Judge for Fifth Judicial Circuit
Fifth Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Jon S. Flemmer is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Attorney Cullen Parker McNeece as Magistrate Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings this summer to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Wade E. Warntjes Appointed as New Magistrate Judge for Second Judicial Circuit
Presiding Judge Robin J. Houwman is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Attorney Wade E. Warntjes as Magistrate Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties.
Minnehaha County DUI Court Holds Commencement Ceremony on May 25, 2021
In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the DUI court will hold a graduation ceremony on 5/25/2021 at 9 AM.
South Dakota CASA Commission to Meet on June 3, 2021
The South Dakota CASA Commission will meet on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in room 414, of the State Capitol Building, in Pierre. The primary focus of the meeting will be consideration of grant applications.
Celebrate 2021 National Drug Court Month
A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it’s drug court. This May, South Dakota Problem Solving Courts* will join the nearly 4,000 such programs nationwide in celebrating National Drug Court Month.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on May 12, 2021
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in the Matter of the Election Contest as to Amendment A
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Sheriff Kevin Thom, et al v. Steve Barnett In the Matter of Election Contest as to Amendment A (Appeal Nos. 29546, 29547) on April 28th at 10am CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.