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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 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.
Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Meet on Sept. 19
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will meet on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT.
Unified Judicial System to Promote Civics Education and Public Engagement at Two Upcoming Events
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) will be participating in a civics town hall and state court media training this fall to expand the public’s understanding of the court’s purpose and responsibility.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Rapid City
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Rapid City on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, 6-8 p.m. MDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
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.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Sioux Falls on August 25
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Sioux Falls on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, 6-8 p.m. CDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Commission to Hold Parenting Time Guidelines Public Hearing in Aberdeen on Aug. 18, 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold a public hearing in Aberdeen on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, 6-8 p.m. CDT, to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines in 2025
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.