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Recent News From UJS
Second Circuit to Hold Two Treatment Court Graduations in Sioux Falls
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in Sioux Falls. Treatment court graduation is an important milestone in a participant’s journey toward building a life of responsibility and accountability.
Pennington County to Hold Two Treatment Court Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in February.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 19
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet on January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, 3-4:30 p.m. CST in Conference Room B20 in the State Capitol, Pierre, and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Pennington County DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 28
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. MST in Courtroom C8 (first floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
Fourth Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Graduations in January
Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court will hold two graduation ceremonies in January. Family, friends and members of the public are invited to attend the events.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 21
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on January 20
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on January 8
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.