South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice, Steven R. Jensen, has been named president of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and chair of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Board of Directors. Chief Justice Jensen’s one-year terms have just begun, following the recent CCJ annual conference and NCSC’s Board of Directors meeting in Rapid City, South Dakota. 

“Chief Justice Jensen has been a steadfast advocate for expanding access to legal services, particularly in rural communities where too many people struggle to find the help they need,” said NCSC President Elizabeth Clement. “His leadership has brought national attention to the challenges facing rural courts and the innovative solutions needed to address them. We congratulate him on becoming president of CCJ and look forward to working with him to strengthen access to justice across the country.”

Read the full NCSC press release here: South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen to lead two national court organizations | National Center for State Courts