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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.

James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)

James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the courtroom at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.

Court Calendars Now Accessible from Judicial System Website

Attorneys, justice partners and the public can now request court calendars from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) website. Previously, people had to request court calendars from a clerk of courts office.

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.

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.

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold Meeting on July 1

The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, July 1, 2024, 10-11 a.m. CDT.

Two New Seventh Circuit Court Judges to be Sworn into Office

The Seventh Judicial Circuit will hold investiture ceremonies for two new circuit court judges at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold Meeting

The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, June 24, 2024, 10-11 a.m. CDT.

Child Support Referee Independent Contractor Position Available in Second Judicial Circuit

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking an independent contractor as a child support referee for the Second Judicial Circuit.

Renovated Pennington County Courtroom to be Renamed for Former Judge Jeff W. Davis

A dedication ceremony to rename Courtroom C2 in the Pennington County Courthouse to Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. MDT.