The Court Service Office/Probation in Pierre, SD is an integral part of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System, overseeing various courthouses across the state such as the Harding County Courthouse, Minnehaha County Courthouse, and Pennington County Courthouse. The South Dakota Supreme Court, the highest court in the state, is composed of a chief justice and four associate justices appointed by the governor, with justices facing nonpolitical retention elections every three years.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen, representing the Fourth Supreme Court District, brings a wealth of experience to the court, having served as a First Judicial Circuit Judge and Presiding Judge. Justice Janine M. Kern, representing the First Supreme Court District, has a background in the Attorney General's office and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2014, contributing her expertise to the judicial system in South Dakota.
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