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Physical Address:
515 9th Street
Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-399-6000
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Program Information

Criminal cases - Individuals do not file criminal charges in U.S. district courts. A criminal proceeding is initiated by the government, usually through the U.S. attorney's office in coordination with a law enforcement agency.

Civil cases - A civil action is commenced by the filing of a complaint. Parties instituting a civil action in a district court are required to pay a filing fee pursuant to Title 28, U.S. Code, Section 1914. The current fee is $400.00. Complaints may be accompanied by an application to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning that the plaintiff is incapable of paying the filing fee.

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services - Hold offenders accountable for their criminal actions, facilitate victim reparation, and require compliance with court mandates.

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