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Recent News From UJS
Decision Issued in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A
The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued the decision in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A.
Supreme Court Issues Order in Argus Leader Media et. Al. v. Spencer Gosch
The South Dakota Supreme Court issued an order in Argus Leader Media et. Al. v. Spencer Gosch on Oct. 27, 2021.
Commission Announces Public Hearing for Parenting Time Guidelines in Aberdeen
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold its third and final public hearing on Aug. 23, 2021, in Aberdeen to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession Final Report
The South Dakota Supreme Court Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession issued its final report.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings this summer to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in the Matter of the Election Contest as to Amendment A
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Sheriff Kevin Thom, et al v. Steve Barnett In the Matter of Election Contest as to Amendment A (Appeal Nos. 29546, 29547) on April 28th at 10am CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Capitol.
Justice Scott P. Myren Sworn-in as Supreme Court Justice
This morning the Honorable Scott P. Myren took his oath of office as a Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court. Justice Myren becomes the state’s 54th Supreme Court Justice.