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UJS Launches New Website to Pay Court Fees, Fines and Costs

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) has launched a new ePay website for people to pay their court fees, fines, costs and restitution online.

South Dakota Judicial Branch Warns About Jury Duty Scam

Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

The Pennington County Drug Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability.

Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (4)

Drug Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability.

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on August 16, 2024

The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. CDT.

Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Aug. 14, 2024

Veterans Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability. The Second Circuit Veterans Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the accomplishments of participants successfully completing all five phases of the program.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy – Third Judicial Circuit, Position E

With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.

Judicial Qualifications Commission State of South Dakota

With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy in Third Judicial Circuit

With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.

Governor Noem Appoints Three Judges to Second Judicial Circuit Court

Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of Mandi Mowery, Jeff Clapper and the Honorable Eric Johnson to the Second Judicial Circuit Court.