Supreme Court to Hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota

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For Immediate Release: Sept. 24, 2024
Contact:Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, [email protected]| 605.773.2031

Supreme Court to Hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.-South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court's October 2024 term of court on Oct. 1-2 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in four cases the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and three cases the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Arguments will begin at 9 a.m. CDT and end at noon each day. The sessions will be held in the USD Knudson School of Law at 414 E. Clark St., in Vermillion.

A booklet containing a schedule of the cases to be heard, a short synopsis of each case, biographical information on the Supreme Court justices and a short summary of appellate procedure is available at https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/October2024TermOfCourtBooklet.pdf.

The South Dakota Supreme Court travels throughout the state twice a year to hear oral arguments at USD and another public institution. This gives the citizens of South Dakota the opportunity to see and hear for themselves how the Supreme Court operates. Area high school government classes are also invited to attend.

"Holding a traveling term of court at locations like the University of South Dakota allows us to bring the judicial process closer to the people we serve," said Chief Justice Jensen. "It provides a unique opportunity for students, educators and the community to witness firsthand the workings of the South Dakota Supreme Court. This outreach underscores the importance of transparency, education and civic engagement by the Court, as we make decisions that affect citizens across South Dakota."

In addition to the cases scheduled for oral argument, there are several non-oral cases on the October term of court calendar that the Supreme Court will consider. Learn more about the South Dakota Supreme Court at https://ujs.sd.gov.

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About South Dakota Courts:The Unified Judicial System (UJS) consists of the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts and State Court Administrator's Office. The Supreme Court is the state's highest court and final decision maker on South Dakota law. The Circuit Courts are the state's trial courts where criminal proceedings and civil litigation are handled. The State Court Administrator's Office provides centralized administrative assistance and support services for the South Dakota judiciary. Learn more at https://ujs.sd.gov.

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