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Recent News From UJS
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.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Three Individuals to Commission on Indigent Legal Services
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed three individuals to the Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Commencement Ceremony on April 3, 2024
The Pennington County Drug 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, April 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. MDT at the Pennington County Courthouse.
South Dakota Supreme Court Convenes at Northern State
South Dakota Supreme Court Convenes at Northern State
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky as Presiding Judge of Seventh Judicial Circuit
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Robert Gusinsky as presiding judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Supreme Court to Hold Term of Court at Northern State University
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s March 2024 Term of Court on March 19-20 at Northern State University in Aberdeen.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT. The event will take place at the Minnehaha County Administration Building in Sioux Falls.
Free Legal Workshop to Focus on Trauma-Informed Approaches
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Feb. 20, 2024
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls. Cheryl Fire Thunder, a past graduate and peer support, will be the keynote speaker.