PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF INCUMBENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE
March 16, 2022
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Veronica L. Duffy, at Sioux Falls...
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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.
February 11, 2022
In the December newsletter we advised that we are in the process of updating our local rules of practice. Recently the Court made additional changes to Crim. LR 58.10 and added a new rule regarding court security officer duties: Crim. LR 57.12...
February 9, 2022
Planned Parenthood Opinion
January 24, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPOINTMENT OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGE
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for a fourteen-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for...
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
November 25, 2020
Judge Lange has issued the Fourth Amended Standing Order in the matter of Changes to Court Operations Due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
November 13, 2020
The Attorney Newsletter has been published and is available here
October 21, 2020
This Standing Order is to establish a procedure for submission and consideration of
compassionate release motions under the First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(d)(l)(A), in the
wake of the spread of the CO VID-19 vims into the federal...
October 16, 2020
Chief Judge Lange has issued a video commentary on the POWER Act.
It may be viewed here
October 9, 2020
The October Attorney Newsletter has been published and may be viewed here
October 1, 2020
The Judicial Conference of the United Sates has authorized the appointment of a full-time United
States Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.
The details and application are...
October 1, 2020
Judge Viken has issued Western Division Second Amended Standing Order 20-08
In the matter of scheduling jury trials. It may be viewed here