Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Meet on January 30

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Jan. 27, 2026
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us or 605.773.2031

Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines to Meet on January 30

PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines will meet on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 3-3:30 p.m. CST virtually via Zoom. View the agenda. 

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81536466738?pwd=Mcfj40N9aX2ZqW58nMuMQGaHXyyiEc.1 
Meeting ID: 827 8861 6265  
Passcode: 808124

The agenda includes a review of proposed amendments to the Commission’s recommended changes to the Parenting Time Guidelines and time for public comment. 

The Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines convenes every four years to review the Parenting Time Guidelines and submits a report and any recommendations to the Supreme Court, Governor and Legislature. View the Commission’s 2025 final report and recommended guidelines here.  

The Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines was created in 2020 and includes a circuit court judge, family law attorney, childhood development professional, non-custodial parent, custodial parent, state representative and state senator. 

Individuals requiring assistance should contact the State Court Administrator’s Office at 605-773-3474, at least 48 hours before convening, to make any arrangements.

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