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Recent News From UJS
New Collaboration Brings Narcan, Street Medicine, Peer Support Services to Treatment Courts
In a move to strengthen recovery outcomes and save lives, a new initiative has been launched to embed street medicine services, harm reduction supplies and peer support into the fabric of South Dakota’s treatment court system.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate National Treatment Court Month
Treatment courts across South Dakota are holding special events in May and June to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 25, 2025
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST to recognize the accomplishments of those completing the program.
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.
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.
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.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on December 5, 2024
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST.
New Magistrate Judge to be Sworn into Office in Sioux Falls
The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Alison D. Nelson as its newest magistrate judge.
New Circuit Court Judge to be Sworn into Office in Sioux Falls
The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Jeffrey C. Clapper as its newest circuit court judge.