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Recent News From UJS
Pennington County to Hold Three Treatment Court Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts have three graduation ceremonies taking place this fall.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY2025 Annual Report
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) has issued its FY2025 Annual Report, which encompasses the work of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts and the State Court Administrator’s Office between July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on September 10
Pennington County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. MDT in the Commission Chambers of the Pennington County Administration Building, 130 Kansas City St., Rapid City.
Supreme Court Rescinds Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
After being advised that all network systems are back up and operating, the South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an order rescinding a judicial emergency in South Dakota.
Supreme Court Declares Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
The South Dakota Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in South Dakota. All deadlines, time schedules, due dates and filing requirements imposed by applicable statutes, rules and court orders are suspended until further ordered by the Court.
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.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation on April 9, 2025
The Pennington County Drug Court team invites the public to a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, at 3 p.m. MDT to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.
Child Support Referee Independent Contractor Positions Available in First and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking two independent contractors as child support referees — one for the First Judicial Circuit and one for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on Feb. 11, 2025
The Pennington County Mental Health Court team invites the public to join them at a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
Pennington County DUI Court Sees Its 100th Graduate Leading a Successful Life
Pennington County DUI Court Sees Its 100th Graduate Leading a Successful Life