Chief justice pledges to help poor find better access to South Dakota courts
PIERRE — Despite a rash of hostile political debate and misinformation, South Dakota’s Unified Judicial System is continuing to charge……
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Voters will decide whether to retain Myren as Supreme Court justice
South Dakota voters will be asked whether to retain Justice Scott Myren on the state Supreme Court for another eight…
Supreme Court suspends Ravnsborg’s law license in rebuke of conduct
Former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg committed an ethics breach following an accident that killed a pedestrian that warranted a suspension……
Noem denies getting paid for dental video after lawsuit tossed
Gov. Kristi Noem was not compensated for a testimonial endorsing a Texas orthodontist who performed cosmetic work on her teeth…….
Julie Dvorak is just second female judge in 5th Circuit
Julie Dvorak brushed away the occasional tear during her investiture ceremony as she thanked those who helped along her path……
Court news: Groton man sentenced to prison for threatening judge, assaulting officer
A Groton man who pleaded guilty to threatening a judge and no contest to assaulting a law enforcement officer has……
Aberdeen attorney Julie Dvorak named new 5th Circuit judge
Aberdeen attorney Julie Dvorak is the newest judge in the Brown County-based 5th Judicial Circuit. A native of northeastern South……
In retirement, Judge Tony Portra looks forward to the unknown
Tony Portra’s predictable schedule of court hearings and meetings with attorneys will soon transition into retirement with no known daily……
2 federal judge seats remain open in South Dakota despite busy caseload
For the past 20 months, South Dakota’s U.S. District Court has had a judicial vacancy waiting to be filled by……
Mark Anderson interim state’s attorney until Karly Winter takes office
Karly Winter has been hired as Brown County’s new state’s attorney and will likely start in July. Until then, former……
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