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Recent News From UJS
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.
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.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Circuit Judge Jon R. Erickson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of Retired Judge Jon R. Erickson, who served on the bench for the Third Judicial Circuit in Huron for 30 years.
Codington County Drug Court's 45th Graduate, Kegan Henrickson
The Codington County Drug Court held its 45th graduation ceremony today for Kegan Henrickson at 10:00 a.m. in the same courthouse that began his sobriety journey 483 days ago.
Running to Recovery: DUI Court Group Takes Part in Jack 15 Road Race
Brookings resident Gordon Opatz says that he was always athletic, but wasn’t a “school athlete.”