Public Notice
Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski
The current appointment of Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski is due to expire on December 20, 2023. Magistrate Judge Adamski serves in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
The duties of a magistrate judge include conducting preliminary hearings in all criminal cases, acting as committing magistrate for all purposes and conducting misdemeanor trials. Magistrate judges may also perform marriages, receive depositions, decide temporary protection orders and hear civil cases within their jurisdictional limit.
Pursuant to UJS policy members of the bar and the public are invited to comment as to whether Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski should be reappointed to another four-year term. Written comments should be directed to:
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen
Supreme Court
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
Comments must be received by September 21, 2023.
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 at https://ujs.sd.gov.