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Recent News From UJS
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 (3)
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.
New Circuit Court Judge to be Sworn into Office in Sioux Falls 9.13.2024
The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Mandi A. Mowery as its newest circuit court judge.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Second Judicial Circuit
The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Alison D. Nelson as a magistrate judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, which includes Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.