South Dakota Unified Judicial System
Recent News About South Dakota Unified Judicial System
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Yankton County Drug & DUI Court graduation set for March 26
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center. -
South Dakota Supreme Court holds March term at Black Hills State University
The South Dakota Supreme Court is set to hold its March Term of Court at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on March 25-26, 2025. -
Beadle County Treatment Court hosts graduation ceremony on March 12
Beadle County Treatment Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on March 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST in the Beadle County Courthouse located in Huron. -
Child support referee positions open in South Dakota's first and seventh judicial circuits
As of July 1, 2024, individuals serving as child support referees will receive a flat-fee compensation of $324 per case if they meet contract requirements. -
South Dakota Supreme Court approves new path for law licensure
The South Dakota Supreme Court has adopted new rules for a pilot program that offers a public service pathway to bar admission. -
Second Circuit DUI Court plans graduation ceremony for February
The Second Circuit DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on February 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST. -
South Dakota commission schedules virtual meeting on indigent legal services
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. CST. -
Legal workshop explores Indian Child Welfare Act & immigrant representation
Law students, legal professionals, and others interested in child welfare law will have an opportunity to learn from experts on April 3, 2025. -
South Dakota recognizes Court Reporting Week; highlights vital role of stenographers
Court reporters, court recorders, and captioners are being recognized for their essential role in accurately capturing spoken words in courtrooms and converting them into text. -
Pennington County Mental Health Court graduation set for February 11
The Pennington County Mental Health Court will host a graduation ceremony on February 11, 2025, to honor participants who have successfully completed the program. -
Pennington County Treatment Courts announce upcoming graduation ceremonies
Pennington County Treatment Courts will host two graduation ceremonies on January 29, 2025. -
Gary W. Schumacher appointed magistrate judge for Third Judicial Circuit
The Unified Judicial System has announced the appointment of Gary W. Schumacher as a magistrate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit by the South Dakota Supreme Court. -
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council plans virtual meeting on January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council is scheduled to convene on January 27, 2025. -
South Dakota commission schedules virtual meeting on indigent legal services
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services is set to hold a virtual meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST. -
Chief Justice Jensen delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary address
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the State of the Judiciary address. -
Chief Justice Jensen to discuss judiciary issues in upcoming state address
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen is set to deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary on January 15, 2025. -
South Dakota considers new bar admission pathway focused on public service
The South Dakota Supreme Court is set to hold a rules hearing on February 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom located in the State Capitol, Pierre. -
James Valley Drug & DUI Court hosts graduation ceremony on January 16
James Valley Drug & DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on January 16, 2025, at the Davison County Fairgrounds in Mitchell. -
Michael W. Day reappointed as presiding judge for South Dakota's Fourth Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has announced the reappointment of Judge Michael W. Day as Presiding Judge for South Dakota's Fourth Judicial Circuit. -
Gregory J. Stoltenburg reappointed presiding judge of Third Judicial Circuit
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has announced the reappointment of Judge Gregory J. Stoltenburg as Presiding Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit in South Dakota.