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South Dakota Chief Justice Elected Head Of 2 National Groups

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Chief Justice David Gilbertson has been elected president of the Conference of Chief Justices and chairman of the National Center for State Courts.

The one-year positions became effective this week during meetings in Omaha, Nebraska. Gilbertson is the first chief justice from South Dakota to be selected.

The Conference of Chief Justices develops policies and educational programs aimed at improving court operations. It also represents state courts before Congress and federal executive agencies.

The National Center for State Courts provides education, training, technology, management and research services to state courts.

Gilbertson was first elected South Dakota’s chief justice in 2001. He’s serving his fourth term and is the longest-serving chief justice in state history.

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