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Recent News From UJS
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Justice Robert A. Amundson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of retired Justice Robert A. Amundson, who served as a circuit court judge in the Second Judicial Circuit and later as a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court from 1991 to 2002.
Former Justice Amundson has died at age 86
One of the more engaging justices of the modern South Dakota Supreme Court has passed away.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY2024 Annual Report
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System has issued its FY2024 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, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Chief justice: No legislation on indigent defense in 2025
Come January, there likely won’t be any new legislative requests from the South Dakota Supreme Court regarding people who lack sufficient financial resources to hire their own lawyers when accused of crimes.
Supreme Court to Hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term of court on Oct. 1-2 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on September 12, 2024
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT.
Chief justice, law school dean guarded, hopeful about AI in justice system
Artificial intelligence (AI) could mean more efficient legal offices and lower bills for clients – provided human beings use the technology ethically.
Commission on Access to Our Courts to Hold Organizational Meeting
The South Dakota Commission on Access to Our Courts will hold an organizational meeting virtually on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon CDT.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Three Individuals to Commission on Indigent Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed three individuals to the Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
South Dakota Supreme Court Convenes at Northern State
South Dakota Supreme Court Convenes at Northern State