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Recent News From UJS
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
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduations
PIERRE, S.D.—Pennington County Treatment Court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Third Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.—The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on January 27
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to Meet January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 1-3 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom.
The speeches that kicked off South Dakota's legislative session
Three speeches before the South Dakota Legislature this week kicked off the 100th legislative session.
2025 State of the Judiciary Message Posted on UJS Website
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary.
Chief Justice Jensen to Present State of the Judiciary
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary.