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Recent News From UJS
First Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court Graduation on July 29, 2021
The 1st Circuit James Valley Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at 2:00 pm, at the Davison County Public Safety Center.
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation on July 28, 2021
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, Courtroom B.
State Bar Adopts Resolution in Support of Court Reporting
During the 2021 State Bar Convention, the State Bar adopted a resolution supporting the efforts of the Unified Judicial System Court Reporter Committee to continue its mission of recruiting and retaining qualified court reporters to preserve the court record for the betterment of the administration of justice in South Dakota.
Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession Final Report
The South Dakota Supreme Court Commission on Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession issued its final report.
Cullen P. McNeece Appointed as New Magistrate Judge for Fifth Judicial Circuit
Fifth Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Jon S. Flemmer is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Attorney Cullen Parker McNeece as Magistrate Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Commission Announces Public Hearings for Parenting Time Guidelines
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will hold three public hearings this summer to gather input on potential changes to the standard parenting time guidelines.
Wade E. Warntjes Appointed as New Magistrate Judge for Second Judicial Circuit
Presiding Judge Robin J. Houwman is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has approved the appointment of Attorney Wade E. Warntjes as Magistrate Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties.
Minnehaha County DUI Court Holds Commencement Ceremony on May 25, 2021
In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the DUI court will hold a graduation ceremony on 5/25/2021 at 9 AM.
South Dakota CASA Commission to Meet on June 3, 2021
The South Dakota CASA Commission will meet on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in room 414, of the State Capitol Building, in Pierre. The primary focus of the meeting will be consideration of grant applications.
Celebrate 2021 National Drug Court Month
A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it’s drug court. This May, South Dakota Problem Solving Courts* will join the nearly 4,000 such programs nationwide in celebrating National Drug Court Month.