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Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 22, 2023

Sixth Circuit Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.

Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force Issues Final Report

The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session has issued its Final Report and Recommendations to the Governor, Chief Justice and South Dakota Legislature.

Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force to Meet Nov. 2, 2023

The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will meet on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, 2-3 p.m. CDT virtually via Zoom.

Sioux Falls Fifth Graders on Trial

An NHL hockey player was found not guilty today of assaulting another player in a civil trial at the Minnehaha County Courthouse.

James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 2, 2023

The First Circuit’s James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. CDT. The event will take place at the Davison County Public Safety Center, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.

South Dakota Unified Judicial System Issues FY2023 Annual Report

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System has issued its FY2023 Annual Report, which encompasses the work of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts and the State Court Administrator’s Office between July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Graduation Day Arrives for Two Veterans Court Grads

Wednesday was graduation day at the Minnehaha County Courthouse for two Sioux Falls men who completed their journey through Veterans Court. Judge Eric Johnson shared high praise for Jesse Rooks and Danny Roby.

Indigent Legal Services Task Force Issues Final Report

The Indigent Legal Services Task Force created by HB 1064 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session has issued its Final Report and Recommendations to the Governor, Chief Justice and South Dakota Legislature.

Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Oct. 11, 2023

Second Circuit Veterans Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. CDT.

Child Abuse Prevention Conference Calls for More to Take Action

Organizations and individuals from all across South Dakota made their way to Sioux Falls Thursday, meeting and discussing plans to combat child abuse in the state.