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The speeches that kicked off South Dakota's legislative session
Three speeches before the South Dakota Legislature this week kicked off the 100th legislative session.
2025 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Supreme Court to Hold Rules Hearing on Proposed Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Program
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a rules hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol, Pierre, to consider adoption of rules for a proposed public service pathway to bar admission program.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jensen Selected for a Second Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the Justices have selected Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen to a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court.
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Supreme Court Justice Robert Amundson
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in honor of former South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Robert (Bob) Amundson.
South Dakota Adopts NextGen Bar Exam Beginning in July 2027
The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.
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.