Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Graduations in May
Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold three upcoming graduations in observance of National Treatment Court Month.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2026
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, via email or 605.773.2031
Second Circuit Treatment Courts to Hold Graduations in May
PIERRE, S.D.—Second Circuit Treatment Courts will hold three upcoming graduations in observance of National Treatment Court Month.
- Second Circuit DUI Court: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CDT, Courtroom 5A (Fifth Floor)
- Second Circuit Drug Court: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1 p.m. CDT, Courtroom 1A (First Floor). The featured speaker will be Dr. Melissa “Mo” Dittberner, PhD, CPS, PS, LMT, who is a professor at the University of South Dakota and a person in long-term recovery.
- Second Circuit Veterans Court: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9 a.m. CDT, Courtroom 3B (Third Floor)
All three events will be held at the Minnehaha County Courthouse at 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls. Guests should enter the Minnehaha County Courthouse through security and proceed to the appropriate courtroom.
With their friends and family in attendance, participants who have successfully completed all phases of these treatment court programs will be honored. The events are open to the public and media.
Second Circuit Treatment Courts provide an innovative approach to rehabilitation. Instead of prison time, treatment court guarantees supervision and allows offenders access to counseling, treatment and support to help them overcome addiction. Treatment courts also enable participants to pay their taxes during rehabilitation, rather than putting their burden on the rest of the community. Treatment court participants are repeat offenders who are employed and repaying court costs, fines and child support while they work toward achieving and maintaining sobriety.
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 Second Circuit Drug Court and Second Circuit Veterans Court, contact Coordinator Rhiannon Weber at 605-215-2648 or via email at rhiannon.weber@ujs.state.sd.us. For more information about Second Circuit DUI Court, contact Coordinator Nichole Larive at 605-201-9395 or via email at nichole.larive@ujs.state.sd.us.
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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.