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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.
South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern Announces Retirement
South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern has announced that she will retire from the bench on Dec. 8, 2025.
Nine USD Law School Students Selected for Public Service Pathway Bar Admission Pilot Program
Nine University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law students have been selected to take part in a new public service pathway bar admission pilot program.
Students Witness Real Cases Argued at South Dakota Supreme Court's March Term of Court
High school and college students were able to witness three cases argued Wednesday at the South Dakota Supreme Court’s March Term of Court
South Dakota Supreme Court to Hold March 2025 Term of Court at Black Hills State University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Court’s March Term of Court at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on March 25-26, 2025.
Supreme Court Adopts Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Pilot Program Rules
The South Dakota Supreme Court today adopted rules implementing a five-year pilot program providing a public service pathway to bar admission.