UJS Press Releases & News
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Recent News From UJS
New Report Evaluates Indigent Defense Representation in South Dakota, Press Conference to be Held on September 25
The Sixth Amendment Center (6AC) and the South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) announce the release of a new report prepared by 6AC titled “The Right to Counsel in South Dakota: Evaluation of Trial-Level Indigent Defense Representation in Adult Criminal Cases.”
South Dakota Counties to Receive $3 Million for Indigent Legal Services
The South Dakota Office of Indigent Legal Services is pleased to announce that $3 million for indigent legal services costs will be reimbursed to the state’s counties in the coming weeks.
Q&A: Meet South Dakota’s first state public defender
A deputy public defender from Sioux Falls will head up the recently created state Office of Indigent Legal Services, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Unified Judicial System.
Chris Miles Selected as State’s Chief Defender of Indigent Legal Services
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services has chosen Chris Miles as chief defender for the new Office of Indigent Legal Services.
New Circuit Court Judge to be Sworn into Office in Sioux Falls 9.13.2024
The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Mandi A. Mowery as its newest circuit court judge.
Commission on Indigent Legal Services September 12 Meeting Canceled
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, has been canceled.
Pennington County Veterans Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony 9.12.2024
Seventh Judicial Circuit Court is proud to announce the next commencement ceremony for participants completing the Pennington County Veterans Court program.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on Sept. 18, 2024
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
From Probation to Pageants
After celebrating two years of sobriety, a Mitchell woman is reminding everyone that no matter the challenges in your past, there’s still a chance to re-write your story.
New Magistrate Judge Appointed in the Second Judicial Circuit
The Unified Judicial System is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed Alison D. Nelson as a magistrate judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, which includes Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.