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Recent News About South Dakota Unified Judicial System
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The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is seeking an independent contractor to serve as a child support referee for the Second Judicial Circuit. Applicants must be licensed attorneys in South Dakota, members in good standing of the State Bar Association, and familiar with family law and the child support referee process. The qualifications and duties are outlined in South Dakota Codified Law 25-7A-6 and 25-7A-22.
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A dedication ceremony to rename Courtroom C2 in the Pennington County Courthouse to the Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. MDT. Former Judge Jeff W. Davis served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest-serving judges in state history.
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The Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts is scheduled to meet on June 11. The public can attend the meeting in person in Room 132 of the State Capitol in Pierre or virtually via Zoom.
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The Second Circuit Drug Court team invites the public to recognize the accomplishments of participants completing the program. A graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom 6A at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls.
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The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court team has announced a graduation ceremony to honor participants who have successfully completed the program. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Courtroom A of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center at 410 Walnut St., Yankton.
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PIERRE, S.D.—South Dakota is developing a new statewide office to improve how legal representation is provided to those who cannot afford an attorney and have a right to counsel under state or federal law. During its first meeting on May 16, 2024, the Commission on Indigent Legal Services approved posting a job announcement to hire a chief defender to lead the new Office of Indigent Legal Services. This person will direct a team of public defense professionals to provide statewide indigent representation services in appeals of criminal, habeas corpus, and abuse or neglect of...
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The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams are extending an invitation to the public to attend their alumni day recovery celebrations. These events, which are designed to honor program participants, will feature a panel of program graduates and conclude with light receptions.
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PIERRE, S.D.—The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team has extended an invitation to the public to join them in celebrating the commendable achievements of participants who have successfully completed the program. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room located in the basement of the Brown County Courthouse, 25 Market St., Aberdeen.
