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Recent News From UJS
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.
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.