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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.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Brown County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. MST at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
Pennington County DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. MST at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City.
James Valley Drug and DUI Court Celebrates Success
Last week the James Valley Drug and DUI Court hosted a commencement ceremony for two graduates.
Sioux Falls Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Sioux Falls Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.