PUBLIC NOTICE

REAPPOINTMENT OF INCUMBENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE

            The current appointment of Magistrate Judge Donna Bucher is due to expire on September 18, 2025.   Magistrate Judge Bucher serves in the First Judicial Circuit.

The duties of a magistrate judge include conducting preliminary hearings in all criminal cases, acting as committing magistrate for all purposes and conducting misdemeanor trials.  Magistrate judges may also perform marriages, receive depositions, decide temporary protection orders and hear civil cases within their jurisdictional limit.

            Pursuant to UJS policy members of the bar and the public are invited to comment as to whether Magistrate Judge Donna Bucher should be reappointed to another four-year term.  Written comments should be directed to:

Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen

Supreme Court

500 East Capitol

Pierre, SD 57501

Comments must be received by June 20, 2025.