UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts to Meet June 11
The South Dakota Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. CDT.
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.
Commission to Hire Chief Defender to Lead New Office of Indigent Legal Services
South Dakota is developing a new statewide office to improve how legal representation is provided to those who cannot afford an attorney and have a right to counsel under state or federal law.
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.
Indigent Legal Services Committee Names Chair, Seeks Chief Defendant
Recent legislation has led to the development of a new state office – the Office of Indigent Legal Services.
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.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold First Meeting
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.