UJS Press Releases & News
View press releases from and news about the South Dakota Unified Judicial System.
Recent News From UJS
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet July 29
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Lincoln County Justice Center
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners extends an invite to the public to join them along with distinguished members of the South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit, regional law enforcement and the legal community in celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Lincoln County Justice Center.
Court Services Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents Recognized for Their Work in South Dakota
Gov. Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed the week of July 21, 2024, as Court Services Officer, Parole Agent, and Juvenile Corrections Agent Week in South Dakota.
Changes to Turner County Court Office Locations and Hours
Changes are being made to Turner County Clerk of Courts and Court Services office locations and hours effective Monday, July 22, 2024, due to structural and environmental concerns in the Turner County Courthouse.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the courtroom at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Court Calendars Now Accessible from Judicial System Website
Attorneys, justice partners and the public can now request court calendars from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) website. Previously, people had to request court calendars from a clerk of courts office.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation celebration on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. MDT in Courtroom C5 on the third floor of the Pennington County Courthouse, 315 St. Joseph St., Rapid City.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold Meeting on July 1
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, July 1, 2024, 10-11 a.m. CDT.
Two New Seventh Circuit Court Judges to be Sworn into Office
The Seventh Judicial Circuit will hold investiture ceremonies for two new circuit court judges at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.