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Recent News From UJS
Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Oct. 11, 2023
Second Circuit Veterans Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. CDT.
Life-Saving Veterans Court Needs Mentors with Military Background
Military veterans charged with crimes are getting a second chance in Minnehaha County. If they qualify, they can avoid the traditional court system and go before a judge in Veterans Court. It’s one of several ‘problem-solving’ courts operating in the state.
Codington County Drug Court's 45th Graduate, Kegan Henrickson
The Codington County Drug Court held its 45th graduation ceremony today for Kegan Henrickson at 10:00 a.m. in the same courthouse that began his sobriety journey 483 days ago.
Running to Recovery: DUI Court Group Takes Part in Jack 15 Road Race
Brookings resident Gordon Opatz says that he was always athletic, but wasn’t a “school athlete.”
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court to Hold Joint Graduation Ceremony
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court will hold a joint graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. MDT.
South Dakota Veterans Court Gives Participants a Second Chance at Life
They are called Problem-Solving Courts. In South Dakota, they have proven to be the most successful way of keeping people with substance use and mental health disorders out of the criminal justice system.
Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Second Circuit Veterans Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at 9 a.m. CDT.
New Peer Support Specialist Pilot Program to Guide Drug Court Participants on the Road to Recovery
A new pilot Drug Court program in the Second Judicial Circuit aims to connect people battling addiction with coaches who have successfully navigated the difficult road to recovery.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. CDT.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Aug. 15, 2023
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. CDT.