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June 8, 2018
May 18, 2018
SCAM TARGETING LOCAL RESIDENTS
Citizens being told to send money for not reporting for jury duty.
U.S. Attorney Parsons wants citizens to know the claims being made in these calls and emails are totally false and, if...
May 11, 2018
This edition includes news about:
sealed docket entries vs sealed documents, certificates of services and more
May 1, 2018
The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts invite you to join them August 15 - 17, 2018, at
the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Judicial Conference. This is a full
conference for all judges and members of the Bar. Please...
April 13, 2018
The news includes information regarding electronic filing, unopposed motions, facility info and more!
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April 2, 2018
On behalf of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota, Chief Judge Jeffrey Viken announced today that the Court selected Daneta Wollmann to be the full-time magistrate judge in Rapid City effective April 1, 2018.
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March 9, 2018
The March attorney newletter has been sent out,
Please take a minute to review it here.
February 9, 2018
Please take time to read the February Attorney Newsletter.
January 12, 2018
Please take time to read the January Attorney Newsletter.
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December 31, 2017
Please read our December Newsletter for more information.
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December 17, 2017
U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
Announces the Retirement of Clerk of Court Joseph A. Haas
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November 16, 2017
Louisiana native Beth Cenac never thought she would be the target of a jury scam.
More information is available here
October 23, 2017
An Order establishing a Merit Selection Panel has been issued by Judge Viken.
The Panel will advise the Court on the selection of a new Full-Time U.S. Magistrate Judge to
serve in Rapid City. Click here for...
March 10, 2017
Judge Viken has issued an order in case CIV 11-5052 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. v. Rushmore Photo & Gifts, Inc. et al
February 2, 2017
A substantially updated CM/ECF User Manual and Administrative Procedures document is now available and accessible on the district court's home page.
Please click here to access the updated document
December 13, 2016
ACCESS TO CRIMINAL DOCUMENTS AND TRANSCRIPTS: In order to protect the safety of inmates regardless of their cooperation with the government, as well as the integrity of ongoing criminal investigations or related prosecutions, the Court is...
December 9, 2016
A new Standing Order has been posted regarding access to criminal case documents and transcripts
Please go here to view the Order
November 18, 2016
SCAM TARGETING LOCAL RESIDENTS
Citizens are being told to send money for not reporting for jury duty
U.S. Attorney Seiler wants citizens to know the claims being made in these calls are totally false and,
if contacted, citizens...
July 18, 2016
NEW CM/ECF CIVIL EVENT: Last December, Rule 84 of the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure was abrogated (repealed) together with the related Appendix of
Forms. As a result, the court will no longer issue an Order for...
March 14, 2016
The federal court system will be upgrading its financial management system effective May 9, 2016
Please review the following important information
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December 9, 2015
New Local Rules have been posted and are available click here
NEWS FROM U.S. DISTRICT COURT
December 9, 2015
NEW LOCAL RULES:...
December 9, 2015
An updated CM-ECF User Manual and Administrative Procedures document is now available.
It can be viewed or downloaded here
November 19, 2015
A new Standing Order has been issued regarding Providing Counsel for Persons Potentially eligible for relief under US vs Johnson.
The order may be viewed here
October 30, 2015
Verdict reached in case 11-5052 (Sturgis)
Please click here to access the Verdict document
April 6, 2015
NEW MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN RAPID CITY: The Court is pleased to announce that on March 6th Judge Daneta Wollmann was sworn in to serve as United States Magistrate Judge in Rapid City. Judge Wollmann is a graduate of Purdue University and the...