United States District Court | United States Department of Justice
225 S. Pierre Street, United States Post Office & Courthouse, Pierre, SD 57501
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Criminal cases - Individuals do not file criminal charges in U.S. district courts. A criminal case is started by the government, usually through the U.S. attorney's office in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Civil cases - A civil action starts with the filing of a complaint. People who start civil action in a district court are required by law to pay a filing fee, unless they file also file an application claiming they can't pay the fee (also called "in forma pauperis"). U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services - Holds offenders accountable for their criminal actions, facilitates victim reparation, and requires compliance with court mandates.
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United States Department of Justice
Enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.