James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on May 28
James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2026
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, via email or 605.773.2031
James Valley Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation on May 28
PIERRE, S.D.—James Valley Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the second-floor courtroom of the Davison County Public Safety Building, 1015 S. Miller Ave., Mitchell.
With their friends and family in attendance, participants who have successfully completed all phases of this drug and DUI court program will be honored. The event is open to the public and media.
The featured speaker will be Jolyn Van Roekel, a pathway case manager supervisor with Dakota Counseling Institute in Mitchell and a former team member of James Valley Drug & DUI Court.
Treatment courts are an effective strategy for treating substance use and mental health disorders while reducing recidivism and saving taxpayer dollars. These courts have proven that a combination of supervision, treatment and support can lead people with substance use and/or mental health disorders into lives of stability, wellness and recovery.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court is a court-managed, alcohol/drug intervention treatment program designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. As an individual enters this voluntary, intensely-supervised program, they must be motivated to work toward changing their lifestyle and becoming free of alcohol and chemical abuse.
May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities. Learn more about South Dakota’s treatment courts.
For more information about James Valley Drug & DUI Court, contact Coordinator Sharon Kraft at 605-661-6587 or via email.
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About South Dakota Courts: The Unified Judicial System (UJS) consists of the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts and State Court Administrator’s Office. The Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and final decision maker on South Dakota law. The Circuit Courts are the state’s trial courts where criminal proceedings and civil litigation are handled. The State Court Administrator’s Office provides centralized administrative assistance and support services for the South Dakota judiciary. Learn more about UJS.