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Recent News From UJS
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Program Leaves Graduates Feeling Better About Themselves and About Living Sober
Four more people have successfully completed or nearly completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Drug and DUI Treatment Court program.
New Collaboration Brings Narcan, Street Medicine, Peer Support Services to Treatment Courts
In a move to strengthen recovery outcomes and save lives, a new initiative has been launched to embed street medicine services, harm reduction supplies and peer support into the fabric of South Dakota’s treatment court system.
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.
May Is National Treatment Court Month
South Dakota's 17 treatment courts are proud to join more than 4,000 treatment courts across the country to celebrate leading people out of the justice system and into long-term recovery!
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council Meeting Rescheduled to April 24
A South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council meeting set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 24, 2025.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet April 8, 2025
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. to noon CDT virtually via Zoom.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Graduation on April 9, 2025
The Pennington County Drug Court team invites the public to a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, at 3 p.m. MDT to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 26, 2025
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
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.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 25, 2025
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST to recognize the accomplishments of those completing the program.