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Recent News From UJS
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 – Third Judicial Circuit, Position E
With the upcoming retirement of the Hon. Robert Spears in the Third Judicial Circuit, the Judicial Qualifications Commission is now taking applications.
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.
Beadle, Brookings County Drug & DUI Courts to Hold Alumni Days
The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams invite the public to attend alumni day recovery celebrations for their program participants.
Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Codington County Treatment Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of a participant completing the program.