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Recent News From UJS
South Dakota Supreme Court Holds October Term at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s October term is wrapping up Thursday at the USD Knutson School of Law in Vermillion.
Life-Saving Veterans Court Needs Mentors with Military Background
Military veterans charged with crimes are getting a second chance in Minnehaha County. If they qualify, they can avoid the traditional court system and go before a judge in Veterans Court. It’s one of several ‘problem-solving’ courts operating in the state.
What is Warrant Resolution Court?
There are around 16,000-17,000 pending warrants in Minnehaha County right now.
Codington County Drug Court's 45th Graduate, Kegan Henrickson
The Codington County Drug Court held its 45th graduation ceremony today for Kegan Henrickson at 10:00 a.m. in the same courthouse that began his sobriety journey 483 days ago.
Running to Recovery: DUI Court Group Takes Part in Jack 15 Road Race
Brookings resident Gordon Opatz says that he was always athletic, but wasn’t a “school athlete.”
Supreme Court to Hear Testimony at USD
The South Dakota Supreme Court will be sounding the gavel at the USD Law School next week.
South Dakota Veterans Court Gives Participants a Second Chance at Life
They are called Problem-Solving Courts. In South Dakota, they have proven to be the most successful way of keeping people with substance use and mental health disorders out of the criminal justice system.
Guiding the Road to Recovery
Kaitlin Schriever lost more than a decade of her life to addiction.
James Valley Drug and DUI Court Let’s Talk Radio Segment
James Valley Drug and DUI Court Let’s Talk Radio Segment
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Representative and State Court Judge John Jones
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, February 6th, 2023, in honor of former state Representative and state court Judge John Jones.