SIOUX FALLS SD (KELO) — The South Dakota Supreme Court announced justices have selected current Chief Justice Steven Jensen to serve a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court.
Chief Justice Jensen was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2017 and was initially selected as Chief Justice by the members of the court in 2021. He will begin his second, four-year term as Chief Justice on Jan. 6.
The South Dakota Supreme Court is comprised of five Justices selected by the Governor from five geographic appointment districts. In addition to the Chief Justice, the members of the Court include Justice Janine M. Kern, Justice Mark E. Salter, Justice Patricia J. DeVaney and Justice Scott P. Myren.
The Justices face a nonpolitical retention election three years after appointment and every eight years after that. The justices select the Chief Justice for a four-year term.
The Chief Justice has a mandatory retirement when they reach 70 years of age.
