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Recent News From UJS
Supreme Court Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding State Legislator Interest in Contracts
The South Dakota Supreme Court today issued an advisory opinion in the matter of interpretation of the South Dakota Constitution and state laws regarding state legislator interest in state or county contracts.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Brown County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen.
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.