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Recent News From UJS
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.
Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Jan 17, 2024
Second Circuit Veterans Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor a participant’s achievements on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. CDT.
Chief justice: Prioritize Public Defense, Problem Solving Courts and Help for Young Adults
South Dakota should embrace the role of public defenders, work to guide young adults out of trouble’s way, try harder to protect judges from danger and support problem-solving alternative courts, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen told lawmakers on Wednesday at the Capitol in Pierre.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present 2024 State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary.
Treatment Courts Seek to Put People on the Path to Recovery
We explore finding solutions through South Dakota's treatment courts.
Oral Argument on Gov. Noem’s Request for an Advisory Opinion
The South Dakota Supreme Court has ordered oral argument on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, for case number 30488, the request of Gov. Kristi Noem for an advisory opinion regarding the interpretation of a provision of Article III Section 12 of the South Dakota Constitution.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (2)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST.
Supreme Court Opinion Release Day Delayed to Friday
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s regular Thursday opinion release day will be delayed to Friday because of the two-day Christmas holiday.
Governor Noem Appoints Julie Dvorak to Fifth Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem today announced that she will appoint Julie Dvorak to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s Fifth Circuit Court.