United States District Court | United States Department of Justice
400 S. Phillips Avenue, Room 233, United States Courthouse, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
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605-357-2400
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United States Bankruptcy Court Frederick M. Entwistle
Application process
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Fees
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Service area
SD
Other Information
Age Group
- Children (0-17)
- Adults (25-64)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Young Adults (18-24)
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.
Last Assured
10/27/2025
Providing organization
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.