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Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremonies
Pennington County Drug Court and DUI Court will hold graduation ceremonies at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City on Nov. 28 and 29, 2023, to honor participants’ achievements.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. CST in Courtroom 3B at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls.
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 22, 2023
Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 2, 2023
The First Circuit’s James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. CDT. The event will take place at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
Graduation Day Arrives for Two Veterans Court Grads
Wednesday was graduation day at the Minnehaha County Courthouse for two Sioux Falls men who completed their journey through Veterans Court. Judge Eric Johnson shared high praise for Jesse Rooks and Danny Roby.
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.