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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Supreme Court April Term of Court to be Held at South Dakota Mines
Chief Justice Steven Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court has announced that the Supreme Court will hold its April 2022 Term of Court in the Surbeck Center at South Dakota Mines.
Former Supreme Court Justice Richard W. Sabers Has Passed Away
Former Supreme Court Justice Richard W. Sabers passed away on January 12, 2022. The Supreme Court and Unified Judicial System staff mourn the loss of such a fine person and jurist.
Chief Justice to Deliver 2022 State of the Judiciary Message to the Legislature
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court will deliver his State of the Judiciary Message to a joint session of the Legislature on January 12, 2022, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Committee on 2022 Judicial Elections Appointed
The South Dakota Constitution requires South Dakota circuit court judges be elected in a nonpartisan election for an eight-year term of office. In the November 2022 general election, all current serving circuit court judges in South Dakota, along with any open position(s), will stand for election.
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.