South Dakota Unified Judicial System

The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CST virtually via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes new CASA program updates from Fifth Circuit CASA and Sixth Circuit CASA, expansion grant updates from East Central CASA and Southeast CASA, and a review of new grant applications for expansion. View the agenda and virtual meeting link at https://bit.ly/48ZxJ4B. #SouthDakotaCourts

Dereck Stonefish will present "Spirit of ICWA" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, for the monthly Court Improvement Program virtual training session. Register at https://lnkd.in/gja3bQxy. Dereck Stonefish is Oneida from the Iroquois Confederacy and has been involved in a plethora of education, research and an “Indian way of life." Through internships, research appointments, K-12 educator and the public health arena, he has crafted his expertise with a new way of thinking when it comes to addressing issues in modern Indian Country. Throughout his life, like many Natives, he’s witnessed abuse in multiple variations and degrees, but realized through his own healing journey and traditional knowledge, that unresolved trauma is a driving force contaminating the healing processes of Indigenous communities (urban and reservation) exponentially. The improvement and implementation of new culturally-based curricula and training has been a need for many years. Dereck has identified this need and become an innovator working for the betterment of ALL people creating curriculum and trainings that are innovative and effective. Dereck is currently the training coordinator at the Native American Institute and CEO of Indigenous Forward Consulting where he provides training and technical assistance to strengthen partners' capacity to work with and within Indigenous communities. #SouthDakotaCourts

Court services officers, court reporters and clerk of courts staff from Rapid City helped eighth graders explore career opportunities with the UJS. The Eighth Grade College and Career Fair held at The Monument in Rapid City on Nov. 13 was an interactive way for students to develop their professional network and explore various college and career readiness paths. #SouthDakotaCourts

Treatment Courts have proven that a combination of supervision, treatment and support can lead people with substance use and/or mental health disorders into lives of stability, wellness and recovery. Sixth Circuit Treatment Court held a graduation ceremony in Pierre today to honor participants’ achievements. Leta Wise Spirit, a recovery support person with Urban Indian Health, spoke to the graduates about her own road to recovery. #SouthDakotaCourts

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is hiring a part-time and full-time Court Reporter in Rapid City and a full-time Court Reporter in Sioux Falls. These positions report, transcribe and serve as the guardian of the verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings in an accurate, impartial and confidential manner. A minimum requirement is graduation from an accredited or non-accredited court reporting school with a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification and the ability to type 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy. These positions offers a $2,000 new hire incentive and are eligible for reimbursement of interview and moving expenses. The salary is $28.01 to $29.42 per hour, depending on experience. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gSeekAvj. #SouthDakotaCourts

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is hiring a Court Clerk - Magistrate III in Sioux Falls for the Second Judicial Circuit. This position is responsible for planning, directing, organizing and supervising all personnel assigned to the office of the Court Clerk III. This position is responsible for management of office operational procedures associated with all circuit court cases filed with the court in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the circuit court and South Dakota statutes. The Court Clerk Magistrate III is required to supervise 20 or more staff. The salary for this position is $77,778 annually. The job ID is 29166, and the position is open until filled. Interviews will begin. Dec. 2, 2024. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gSeekAvj. #SouthDakotaCourts

This month's Court Improvement Program Training session will feature "Spirit of ICWA" presented by Dereck Stonefish, training coordinator for Native American Institute and CEO of Indigenous Forward Consulting. The virtual training will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at noon CST. The session will examine the origins and the strong need for the Indian Child Welfare Act formally known as ICWA and the true spirit and nature. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gja3bQxy. #SouthDakotaCourts

UJS court offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. #SouthDakotaCourts

The Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them at two graduation ceremonies to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. Pennington County DUI Court Commencement Ceremony: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, 10 a.m. MST, Commission Chambers (bottom floor), Pennington County Administration Building, 130 Kansas City St., Rapid City Pennington County Mental Health Court Commencement Ceremony: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, 3 p.m. MST, Courtroom C5 (third floor), Pennington County Courthouse, 315 St. Joseph St., Rapid City Seventh Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey R. Connolly will be the featured speaker during the Mental Health Court graduation ceremony on Nov. 19. The events are open to the public, media and cameras. The ceremonies will also be streamed live online at https://lnkd.in/gEGxvjZg for those who cannot attend in person. #SouthDakotaCourts

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony to honor participants’ achievements on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST at the Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 650 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre. Leta Wise Spirit from Urban Indian Health, who is a recovery support person, will be the featured speaker. #southdakotacourts