Judge Viken has issued Standing Order 20-08 for the Western Division.
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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.
July 27, 2020
July 22, 2020
Judge Lange has issued the Third Amended Standing Order 20-03 In the Matter of Changes to Court Operations Due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
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July 10, 2020
The Attorney Newsletter for July 2020 has been published.
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June 29, 2020
Judge Lange has issued Renewed Standing Order 20-05 regarding video conference hearings in cases due to COVID-19 Spread. Please see the attached PDF file for more information.
June 17, 2020
A Merit Selection Panel shall be formed to assist the United
States District Judges In their determination as to the
reappolntment of the Incumbent magistrate judge, William D.
Gerdes, The panel shall review the Incumbent's...
June 15, 2020
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes, at Aberdeen, South Dakota, expires on February 26, 2021. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the...
May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020
May 8, 2020
The Attorney Newsletter for May 2020 has been published.
It may be viewed here.
May 1, 2020
Judge Lange has issued Standing Order 20-06 - Establishing a Procedure for Compassionate Release Motions Under the First Step Act
April 24, 2020
Judge Lange has issued the First Amended Standing Order 20-02.
It is available here
April 10, 2020
The April 2020 Attorney newsletter has been published.
It is available here
April 8, 2020
Judge Lange has issued the First Amended Order 20-03 Changes to Court Operations Due to COVID-19
March 31, 2020
Judge Lange has issued Standing Order 20-05 Video Conference Hearings In Cases Due to COVID-19 Response
March 20, 2020
Judge Lange has issued Standing Order 20-04 regarding
Suspending the Policy for Signed Consents to Accompany Defense Motions to Continue Trials in Criminal Cases
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March 17, 2020
Standing Order 20-3 Changes to Court Operations Due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
is now available here
March 13, 2020
Chief Judge Lange has issued an Order which can be viewed here
March 13, 2020
The March 2020 Attorney Newsletter is now available here
February 14, 2020
The February Attorney Newsletter is now available here
January 13, 2020
December 17, 2019
The December Attorney Newsletter is now available here
November 8, 2019
The November 2019 Attorney Newsletter is available here
October 11, 2019
The October 2019 Attorney Newsletter is now available here