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Recent News From UJS
Two Local Court Advocacy Programs for Children Are Revived With Legislative Funding
Three years after lawmakers put $1 million toward advocacy efforts for children in the court system statewide, two revived nonprofits are starting to support children again.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Program Leaves Graduates Feeling Better About Themselves and About Living Sober
Four more people have successfully completed or nearly completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Drug and DUI Treatment Court program.
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.
Stanley County Jury Duty Scam and Red Flags
A news story about a jury duty scam in Stanley County and key signs to recognize a scam like this telling people that they missed jury duty.
UJS Warns Public About Jury Duty Scam in Central South Dakota
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is warning the public about a jury duty scam targeting people in central South Dakota.
Judge Christina Klinger Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Sixth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Christina Klinger, Pierre, as Presiding Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Judge Klinger’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation at State Capitol
The Sixth Circuit Treatment 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, May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. CDT in the State Capitol Rotunda, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 22, 2023
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
Christina Klinger Appointed as Presiding Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the appointment of the Honorable Christina Klinger as Presiding Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.