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Beadle County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on March 12, 2025
Beadle County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST in the third-floor courtroom at the Beadle County Courthouse, 450 Third St. SW, Huron.
Child Support Referee Independent Contractor Positions Available in First and Seventh Judicial Circuits
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking two independent contractors as child support referees — one for the First Judicial Circuit and one for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court Adopts Public Service Pathway to Bar Admission Pilot Program Rules
The South Dakota Supreme Court today adopted rules implementing a five-year pilot program providing a public service pathway to bar admission.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation on February 25, 2025
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST to recognize the accomplishments of those completing the program.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on February 18, 2025
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. CST.
Free Legal Workshop Features Experts on Indian Child Welfare Act on April 3, 2025
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding child welfare related law will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 3, 2025.
Celebrate 2025 Court Reporting and Captioning Week
Court reporters, court recorders and captioners play a vital role in providing the most accurate mode of capturing the spoken word in courtrooms and turning it into text. Gov. Larry Rhoden and Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen have proclaimed Feb. 1-8, 2025, Court Reporting and Captioning Week in South Dakota.
Pennington County Mental Health Court to Hold Graduation on Feb. 11, 2025
The Pennington County Mental Health Court team invites the public to join them at a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City.
With stenographers in short supply, SD lawmakers advance bill letting judges opt for recordings
A shortage of stenographers in South Dakota helped spur unanimous support in a legislative committee for a bill that would allow judges to decide if a stenographer is necessary in lower-level court hearings.
Pennington County DUI Court Sees Its 100th Graduate Leading a Successful Life
Pennington County DUI Court Sees Its 100th Graduate Leading a Successful Life