Our judges are proposing changes to the Civil and Criminal Local Rules. The changes have been reviewed by the Federal Practice Committee and are now available for public notice and comment along with an explanatory memorandum. If you have...
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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
November 7, 2024
Electronic Filing Scam Targets Attorneys
Published on November 6, 2024
Attorneys across the country are being targeted with fake electronic filing notifications, in which emails...
November 6, 2024
Attention All Court Units,
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond...
September 20, 2024
Jury Scams. Recently, the Court has been alerted to several jury scams that have taken place across the district. In four separate incidents, South Dakota residents were contacted via phone and told that they were in contempt of...
July 30, 2024
In recognition of the important role the Judiciary plays in assisting victims of domestic violence and in compliance with the POWER Act, the District of South Dakota is pleased to have cosponsored a virtual POWER Act event which took place on...
December 4, 2023
The Court has issued its 2024 Holiday Schedule.
In addition to observing eleven federal holidays, the Court will be closed the day after Thanksgiving.
The Court will be closed for the following 2024 holidays:
Monday, January 1...
May 2, 2023
Looking to Pay a Violation Notice Received on Federal Property?
If you have received a violation notice (ticket) for an offense committed on federal property (e.g., on a military base, national park, federal building, etc.), use the...
March 8, 2023
The Civil and Criminal Local Rules of Practice have been updated. Chief Judge Lange has prepared a memorandum explaining the rule changes.
June 10, 2022
Chief Judge Lange has entered another standing order renewing authorization for video hearings for changes of plea and sentencing hearings if a defendant consents. Amended Standing Order 22-03 authorizes the use of video conferences through...
June 1, 2022
New Local Rules. The Civil and Criminal Local Rules of Practice have been updated and are now available in a new format. Although you can still download complete copies of each set of the local rules, they are now available individually as well....
February 9, 2022
Planned Parenthood Opinion
January 4, 2022
Operations Update: In light of a COVID resurgence in some parts of the state, the Clerk’s Office has reinstalled drop boxes in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Rapid City. You may also notice temporary office closures as some of our staff return to...
April 11, 2021
The April 12, 2021 Attorney Newsletter is available here
April 2, 2021
This month's newsletter has IMPORTANT information regarding your CM/ECF account !
April 1, 2021
Judge Lange has renewed Standing Order 21-02 - Renewed Authorization for Video Hearings CARES ACT
It may be viewed here
March 11, 2021
The March 2021 Newsletter has been released and is available here
February 11, 2021
The February Attorney Newsletter is now available here
February 10, 2021
Judge Lange has issued Standing Order 21-04 regarding The Filing of Highly Sensitive Documents.
February 9, 2021
The District of South Dakota is requesting quotations for services (High Speed Internet).
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January 22, 2021
Judge Viken has issued Standing Order 21-03 pertaining to jury proceedings in the WESTERN Division.
January 19, 2021
Judge Lange has issued Standing Order 21-02 Renewed Authorization for Video Hearings CARES ACT.
It may be viewed here
January 7, 2021
Standing Order 21-01 regarding Resumption of Jury Proceedings is available here