UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Judge Cheryle Gering Reappointed as Presiding Judge of First Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit.
UJS Partners with USD to Provide Critical Support for Treatment Court Participants
South Dakota Unified Judicial System’s Second Circuit Drug Court is partnering with the University of South Dakota (USD) to provide critical support for treatment court participants.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jensen Selected for a Second Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the Justices have selected Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court.
Fourth Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court teams invite the public to a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. MST at the Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Supreme Court Justice Robert Amundson
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in honor of former South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert (Bob) Amundson.
State Council Zoom Meeting Agenda Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ)
State Council Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ) will meet via Zoom on Jan 6, 2025.
Governor Noem Appoints Abigail Howard to Third Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the Third Judicial Circuit Court.
South Dakota Adopts NextGen Bar Exam Beginning in July 2027
The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Justice Robert A. Amundson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of retired Justice Robert A. Amundson, who served as a circuit court judge in the Second Judicial Circuit and later as a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court from 1991 to 2002.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on December 17
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.