U.S.: The Supreme Court has a lot to do and isn't doing it quickly

CNN: "By the end of June, as the Supreme Court reaches its grand finale and issues the last flurry of opinions before fleeing for the summer, the justices will have changed the lives of those impacted by its decisions, such as undocumented immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, supporters of gun rights and even President Donald Trump."

S.D.: Daugaard reflects on career at forum

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan: "He grew up near Dell Rapids, but former Gov. Dennis Daugaard said he learned so much more about South Dakota during his time in public office."

New opinions: Jan. 28-29

The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

8th Circuit dismisses N.D. appeal

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has dismissed an appeal in a North Dakota drug case.

State courts plan to use mental telehealth services in rural parts of South Dakota

KELO News: "State government’s courts want the Legislature’s approval to look at how mental telehealth services could work in some of South Dakota’s rural counties."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in the Jamestown/Valley City area has been posted.

SCJD offers training for self-represented litigants Jan. 29

Judges and judicial referees of the South Central Judicial District will present a two-hour program for individuals who wish to represent themselves in court proceedings from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Burleigh County Courthouse.

North Dakota tribal, juvenile court services agreement offers 'more hope'

Bismarck Tribune: "In late 2019, the Spirit Lake Nation signed the first agreement with officials of North Dakota's Indian Affairs Commission, Supreme Court and Division of Juvenile Services."

S.D.: Launch of website to access court records from any computer is delayed

Rapid City Journal: "The launch of a website that will let South Dakotans view public court records from any computer has been delayed for more than a year due to privacy concerns."