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New Presiding Judge Appointed To Third Judicial Circuit

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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A new presiding judge has been appointed to the Third Judicial Circuit in South Dakota.

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Gregory Stoltenburg. A presiding judge is an administrative leader in his or her respective circuit.

The Third Judicial Circuit encompasses 14 counties in eastern South Dakota including Brookings, Hamlin, Moody and Sanborn.

Stoltenburg appointment will be effective in June, following the retirement of Judge Tim Tucker.

Stoltenburg is a graduate of the university of South Dakota Law School and a member of the South Dakota National Guard. He previously worked in private practice and as prosecutor. Gov. Dennis Daugaard appointed him as a circuit court judge in 2013.

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