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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Supreme Court October Term of Court to be Held at the University of South Dakota
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court has announced that the Supreme Court will hold its October 2022 Term of Court at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.
Committee on Judicial Elections Issues Opinion on Campaign Conduct on Sept. 26, 2022
The Special Committee on Judicial Election Campaign Intervention has issued formal opinion 22-02 addressing judicial election campaign conduct of a candidate’s family member.
Northern Hills Drug Court and Fourth Circuit DUI Court Celebrate Commencement on Sept. 13, 2022
The Fourth Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the Commencement Ceremony for graduates from Northern Hills Drug Court and 4th Circuit DUI Court. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Sturgis Community Center, 1401 Lazelle Street in Sturgis, SD.
Parenting Education Class FAQs Issued
Effective Sept. 1, 2022, Supreme Court Rule 22-09 requires that the parties to any action involving issues of child custody or parenting time are required to complete a court-approved course to educate the parents on the impact these proceedings can have on the involved children.
Second Circuit Drug Court Graduation on Sept. 1, 2022
The 2nd Circuit Drug Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday September 1, 2022 at 1:30PM, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on Aug. 31, 2022
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
Circuit Judge Magera Appointed as Presiding Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the appointment of the Honorable Gregg C. Magera as Presiding Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, following the recent, untimely death of Judge Jon Flemmer, who previously served as the Presiding Judge.
Committee on Judicial Elections Issues Opinion on Campaign Conduct on Aug. 12, 2022
The Special Committee on Judicial Election Campaign Intervention has issued formal opinion 22-01 addressing judicial election campaign conduct concerning a judicial candidate’s knowledge of who contributed to their campaign and the amount.
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Circuit Court Judge Jon Flemmer
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in honor of 5th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer of Webster.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer Has Passed Away
The Unified Judicial System is saddened to announce that Fifth Circuit Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer has passed away.