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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Treatment Courts Hosting Special Events to Celebrate National Treatment Court Month
Treatment courts across South Dakota are holding special events in May and June to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Patrick T. Pardy as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Patrick T. Pardy as new presiding judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Gov. Rhoden Appoints David Wheeler to Third Judicial Circuit Court
On April 25, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that he appointed David Wheeler to be a circuit judge in the Third Judicial Circuit, a vacancy that will be open upon the retirement of Presiding Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg.
Beadle County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 12, 2025
Beadle County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST in the third-floor courtroom at the Beadle County Courthouse, 450 Third St. SW, Huron.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Third Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg Reappointed as Presiding Judge of Third Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Gregory J. Stoltenburg, Brookings, as Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Governor Noem Appoints Abigail Howard to Third Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the Third Judicial Circuit Court.
Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on October 4, 2024
The Codington County Treatment Court team invites the public to join them in celebrating participants completing the program. A graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, 10 a.m. CDT in Courtroom #222 at the Codington County Courthouse, 14 First Ave. SE, Watertown.
Notice of Judicial Vacancy in Third Judicial Circuit
With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.
Triumph Over Addiction
The days of "locking them up and throwing away the key" are long gone as the Justice system learns more about mental health, addiction, and rehabilitation.