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Recent News From UJS
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Circuit Judge Jeff W. Davis
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of Retired Judge Jeff W. Davis, who served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest serving judges in state history.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. MST at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
Celebrate Court Reporting, Court Recorders and Captioners Week on Feb. 3-10, 2024
Court reporters, recorders and captioners use cutting-edge technology to bring the spoken word to text accurately in real time. Their unique skills are in high demand and so are job opportunities.
Pennington County DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. MST at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City.
James Valley Drug and DUI Court Celebrates Success
Last week the James Valley Drug and DUI Court hosted a commencement ceremony for two graduates.
Mental Health Court Offers a Chance for Rehabilitation
South Dakota's Mental Health Court will soon have a new graduating class.
Sioux Falls Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Sioux Falls Mental Health Court will hold a graduation ceremony to celebrate participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates Commission to Meet on January 25
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST.
Expanding Access to South Dakota's Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen recaps his annual address and discusses the changes he wants for indigent legal defense.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST.