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Recent News From UJS
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.
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.
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.