PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 27, 2023
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us or 605.773.2031
First Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court Graduation
PIERRE, S.D.—The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is pleased to announce an upcoming graduation ceremony. The ceremony will commence on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, at the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center.
The 1st Circuit Yankton County Drug Court began operation in January of 2013 adding a DUI Court track in May of 2019. The Court serves individuals residing in Yankton, Clay and Hutchinson Counties. Participants must complete extensive treatment, maintain employment, be actively engaged within the community, are subject to frequent drug and alcohol testing and must comply with weekly court review hearings.
Graduation attendance is limited due to social precautions; however, it will be streamed live on the South Dakota Network and anyone wishing to view the ceremony may join online at https://www.sd.net/UJSCourt6
For further information about this press release contact Greg Sattizahn at (605) 773-3474.
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