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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Supreme Court Holds October Term at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s October term is wrapping up Thursday at the USD Knutson School of Law in Vermillion.
Life-Saving Veterans Court Needs Mentors with Military Background
Military veterans charged with crimes are getting a second chance in Minnehaha County. If they qualify, they can avoid the traditional court system and go before a judge in Veterans Court. It’s one of several ‘problem-solving’ courts operating in the state.
Near Record Number of South Dakotans to be Trained on Child Abuse Prevention
With more than 430 South Dakotans attending, the 23rd Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference begins on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
What is Warrant Resolution Court?
There are around 16,000-17,000 pending warrants in Minnehaha County right now.
Codington County Drug Court's 45th Graduate, Kegan Henrickson
The Codington County Drug Court held its 45th graduation ceremony today for Kegan Henrickson at 10:00 a.m. in the same courthouse that began his sobriety journey 483 days ago.
Running to Recovery: DUI Court Group Takes Part in Jack 15 Road Race
Brookings resident Gordon Opatz says that he was always athletic, but wasn’t a “school athlete.”
Supreme Court to Hear Testimony at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court will be sounding the gavel at the USD Law School next week.
South Dakota Supreme Court October Term of Court to be Held at University of South Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2023 Term of Court on Oct. 4-5 at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.
Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force to Meet October 4
The Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force created by HB 1063 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT in Rapid City.
Indigent Legal Services Task Force to Hold Sixth Meeting
The Indigent Legal Services Task Force created by HB 1064 during the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session will hold its sixth meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, virtually via Zoom.