UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court Courtroom Now Open for Public Viewing
Visitors to the State Capitol in Pierre are now able to step inside and view the South Dakota Supreme Court Courtroom.
Interstate Commission for Juveniles State Council to Meet on January 8
The South Dakota State Council for the Interstate Commission for Juveniles will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Meet on January 9
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at noon to 12:30 p.m. CST.
Amber D. Whittington Appointed a Magistrate Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit
The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Amber D. Whittington as a magistrate judge for the Second Judicial Circuit.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 8
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on December 17
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Meeting on December 17
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. CST virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council to Meet on December 12
The South Dakota Juvenile Justice Oversight Council will meet on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 10-11 a.m. CST virtually via Zoom.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet December 9
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Heidi L. Linngren as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Heidi L. Linngren as presiding judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.