UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
2026 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2026 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary on January 14
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2026 State of the Judiciary.
Supreme Court Courtroom Now Open for Public Viewing
Visitors to the State Capitol in Pierre are now able to step inside and view the South Dakota Supreme Court Courtroom.
Investiture to be Held for Supreme Court Justice Robert Gusinsky
A ceremonial investiture will be held for South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert Gusinsky on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Rapid City.
Justice's Retirement a Page in a Trail-Blazing Era
Feature story about South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern's 40 years of public service and retirement from the bench.
Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Meet on November 12
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 4-5 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom.
Governor Rhoden Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky to the South Dakota Supreme Court
Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky of the Seventh Circuit to serve as a Supreme Court Justice for the First Supreme District.
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 to Hear Oral Arguments at University of South Dakota on October 8-9
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2025 Term of Court on Oct. 8-9 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.