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Recent News From UJS
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
Supreme Court to Hold Term of Court at Northern State University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s March 2024 Term of Court on March 19-20 at Northern State University in Aberdeen.
Free Legal Workshop to Focus on Trauma-Informed Approaches
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.
Supreme Court Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding State Legislator Interest in Contracts
The South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an advisory opinion in the matter of interpretation of the South Dakota Constitution and state laws regarding state legislator interest in state or county contracts.
Expanding Access to South Dakota's Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen recaps his annual address and discusses the changes he wants for indigent legal defense.
Chief justice: Prioritize Public Defense, Problem Solving Courts and Help for Young Adults
South Dakota should embrace the role of public defenders, work to guide young adults out of trouble’s way, try harder to protect judges from danger and support problem-solving alternative courts, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen told lawmakers on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present 2024 State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary.