The South Dakota Unified Judicial System has released its FY2024 Annual Report. The document covers the activities of the South Dakota Supreme Court, circuit courts, magistrate courts, and the State Court Administrator’s Office from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
The report provides insights into the workings of these judicial bodies. The Supreme Court serves as the highest authority on state law decisions. Circuit courts and magistrate courts handle trial cases involving criminal proceedings and civil litigation. The State Court Administrator’s Office offers administrative support to the judiciary.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen highlighted the significance of the report: “This report provides a comprehensive overview of the past year’s court activities through tables and graphs. Yet, behind each figure lies a deeper story—each number represents an individual whose life was directly touched by South Dakota’s court system,” he stated.
Jensen emphasized ongoing commitments: “As we move forward into another year, we will continue to prioritize transparency, efficiency and accessibility within the courts,” adding that ensuring fair treatment for all who interact with the system remains a priority.
The full FY2024 Annual Report is available online at https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/pubs/UJSFY2024AnnualReport.pdf. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Alisa Bousa, public information officer for the Unified Judicial System.