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Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Aug. 14, 2024

Veterans Court graduation is an important part in a participant’s journey to building a life of responsibility and accountability. The Second Circuit Veterans Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the accomplishments of participants successfully completing all five phases of the program.

Pennington County Mental Health Court’s Two Newest Graduates

Pennington County Mental Health Court held a graduation celebration Tuesday, July 9, to honor two of the program’s newest graduates.

Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation

Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation celebration on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. MDT in Courtroom C5 on the third floor of the Pennington County Courthouse, 315 St. Joseph St., Rapid City.

Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)

The Second Circuit Drug Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)

The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

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.