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Recent News From UJS
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 on December 12, 2024
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 on December 5, 2024
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.
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.