UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
State Council Zoom Meeting Agenda Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ)
State Council Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ) will meet via Zoom on Jan 6, 2025.
Governor Noem Appoints Abigail Howard to Third Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the Third Judicial Circuit Court.
South Dakota Adopts NextGen Bar Exam Beginning in July 2027
The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.
UJS Mourns Passing of Retired Justice Robert A. Amundson
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the South Dakota Unified Judicial System announces the passing of retired Justice Robert A. Amundson, who served as a circuit court judge in the Second Judicial Circuit and later as a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court from 1991 to 2002.
Former Justice Amundson has died at age 86
One of the more engaging justices of the modern South Dakota Supreme Court has passed away.
Second Circuit Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)
Second Circuit Veterans Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on December 17
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)
As part of Impaired Driving Prevention Month, James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. CST at the Davison County Fairgrounds, 40698 West Havens Ave., Mitchell.
Second Circuit Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (3)
Second Circuit Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
Second Circuit DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Second Circuit DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the program on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST.