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Recent News From UJS
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations in May 2026
Pennington County Treatment Courts will hold two graduations in observance of National Treatment Court Month.
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate 2026 National Treatment Court Month
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation on April 29
Pennington County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. MDT in Courtroom C2 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
Pennington County to Hold Two Treatment Court Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in February.
Pennington County DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 28
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. MST in Courtroom C8 (first floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on January 20
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Heidi L. Linngren as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Heidi L. Linngren as presiding judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Data Reflects Success of South Dakota’s Treatment Courts
Data from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) released during a Drug Court Advisory Council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, highlights the success of the state’s treatment courts since their beginning in 2008.
Pennington County to Hold Three Treatment Court Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts have three graduation ceremonies taking place this fall.