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Recent News From UJS
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Three Graduation Ceremonies in May
Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. As part of National Treatment Court Month, three Pennington County treatment courts will hold graduation ceremonies in May.
Governor Noem Appoints Roetzel and Kelderman to Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem today announced the appointment of Scott Roetzel and Eric Kelderman to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Commencement Ceremony on April 3, 2024
The Pennington County Drug Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. MDT at the Pennington County Courthouse.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Robert Gusinsky as presiding judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Circuit Judge Jeff W. Davis
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of Retired Judge Jeff W. Davis, who served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest serving judges in state history.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. MST at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
Pennington County DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. MST at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City.
Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremonies
Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court will hold graduation ceremonies at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City on Nov. 28 and 29, 2023, to honor participants’ achievements.
Pennington County Drug Court to Recognize Graduates
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court will hold a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, for participants completing the Pennington County Drug Court.
South Dakota Magistrate Judge Janki V. Sharma Appointed for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
The Honorable Craig A. Pfeifle, Presiding Judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Janki V. Sharma as a new full-time magistrate judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.