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Recent News From UJS
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.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on May 23, 2024
The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.
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.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Three Graduation Ceremonies in May
Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. As part of National Treatment Court Month, three Pennington County treatment courts will hold graduation ceremonies in May.
Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. A graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. MDT at the Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation at State Capitol
The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. CDT in the State Capitol Rotunda, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
South Dakota Treatment Courts to Hold Special Events in May
Treatment courts across South Dakota will hold special events in May to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Commencement Ceremony on April 3, 2024
The Pennington County Drug Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. MDT at the Pennington County Courthouse.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Feb. 20, 2024
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls. Cheryl Fire Thunder, a past graduate and peer support, will be the keynote speaker.