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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.
South Dakota Courts Launch Live Interpreter Pilot Project in Clerks’ Offices
Non-English speaking South Dakotans in five counties are now able to talk with an interpreter over a video conferencing software when they’re seeking guidance and help from clerks at the courthouse.
Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
The Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. A graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. MDT at the Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation at State Capitol
The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. CDT in the State Capitol Rotunda, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
South Dakota Treatment Courts to Hold Special Events in May
Treatment courts across South Dakota will hold special events in May to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.
Chief justice, law school dean guarded, hopeful about AI in justice system
Artificial intelligence (AI) could mean more efficient legal offices and lower bills for clients – provided human beings use the technology ethically.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Hold Two Meetings on May 9, 2024
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will hold its annual meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. CDT, followed by a new program and expansion program meeting at 11:30 a.m. CDT.
Governor Noem Appoints Roetzel and Kelderman to Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem today announced the appointment of Scott Roetzel and Eric Kelderman to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
People Without Lawyers are an Early Focus of New State Court Access Group
Three out of every five people who go to civil court in the U.S. do so without a lawyer.
Commission on Access to Our Courts to Hold Organizational Meeting
The South Dakota Commission on Access to Our Courts will hold an organizational meeting virtually on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon CDT.