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Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2024
Seventh Judicial Circuit Court will hold a graduation ceremony to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of those completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. MST.
St. Lambert students learn about court, justice system
On Friday, fifth-graders from St. Lambert Elementary received an up-close look at the court system.
South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission to Meet December 2
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CST virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Two Graduation Ceremonies in November
The Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs.
Adjustments Made to $3 Million Distribution for Indigent Legal Services
The South Dakota Office of Indigent Legal Services announced in September the reimbursement of $3 million for indigent legal services costs to the state’s counties.
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony
Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (4)
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
New Magistrate Judge to be Sworn into Office in Sioux Falls
The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Alison D. Nelson as its newest magistrate judge.
Commission on Access to Our Court to Meet on October 21
The South Dakota Commission on Access to Our Courts will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, noon to 2 p.m. CDT at Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain.
Pennington County Drug Court to Hold Commencement Ceremony
Seventh Judicial Circuit Court is proud to announce the next commencement ceremony for participants completing the Pennington County Drug Court program.