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Pennington County Drug Court Graduates Mark Recovery Milestone
Participants in Pennington County Drug Court celebrated the completion of the court-supervised treatment program during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Pennington County Courthouse.
Pennington County Veterans Court Holds Graduation to Honor the Road to Recovery
The Pennington County Veterans Court held a graduation ceremony at the Pennington County Courthouse for two of its graduates.
Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation on September 30
Codington County Treatment Court invites the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of the treatment court program.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Four Graduations
Pennington County Treatment Courts are holding four graduation ceremonies and invite the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of their respective treatment court programs.
Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation on September 29
Northern Hills Drug Court invites the public to help recognize participants who have successfully completed all phases and requirements of the treatment court program.
Pennington County Veterans Court Honors Latest Graduates in Public Ceremony
Established in 2016, Pennington County Veterans Court provides a crucial sentencing alternative for justice-involved veterans. A recent graduation ceremony highlights a decade of restorative justice and treatment for South Dakota veterans.
Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation on September 3
Seventh Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the next graduation ceremony for participants completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
Fourth Circuit DUI Court Graduation to be Held in Deadwood on August 27
Fourth Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at noon MDT in the upstairs courtroom at the Lawrence County Courthouse, 78 Sherman St., Deadwood.
Mental Health Court Offers Path Forward for Participants
For some people, entering the criminal justice system can become a cycle that is difficult to break. Learn how Second Circuit Mental Health Court is helping people in the justice system get treatment for mental illness and substance use instead of just facing punishment.
Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations in August
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold two graduation ceremonies in August.