UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
2025 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Supreme Court to Hold Rules Hearing on Proposed Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Program
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a rules hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol, Pierre, to consider adoption of rules for a proposed public service pathway to bar admission program.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Judge Christina Klinger Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Sixth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Christina Klinger, Pierre, as Presiding Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Judge Klinger’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Judge Robert Gusinsky Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Robert Gusinsky, Rapid City, as Presiding Judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Judge Gregg C. Magera Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Fifth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregg C. Magera, Aberdeen, as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Judge Michael W. Day Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Michael W. Day, Belle Fourche, as Presiding Judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregory J. Stoltenburg, Brookings, as Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Judge Robin J. Houwman Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Second Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Robin J. Houwman, Sioux Falls, as Presiding Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit.