South Dakota Unified Judicial System

10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 13:19

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 30, 2024
Contact:Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer,[email protected]or 605.773.2031

Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

PIERRE, S.D.-Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A on the second floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center, 410 Walnut St., Yankton.

With their friends and family in attendance, participants who have gone through this intensive program and have successfully completed all phases will be honored. "Motorcycle Mark" (Mark L.), who has been in recovery since 1985, will be the featured speaker. The event is open to the public, and a reception will follow the graduation ceremony.

Yankton County Drug Court was established in 2013, followed by DUI Court in 2019. The mission is to reduce crime and societal issues that occur as a result of substance dependence through intensive targeted treatment, supervision and judicial intervention.

Treatment courts are an effective strategy for treating substance use and mental health disorders while reducing recidivism and saving taxpayer dollars. These 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. Learn more about South Dakota's treatment courts at https://ujs.sd.gov/Circuit_Court/Problem_Solving_Courts/Default.aspx.

For more information about Yankton County Drug & DUI Court, contact Coordinator Sharon Kraft at 605-668-3079 or [email protected].

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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.