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United States District Court | United States Department of Justice

515 9th Street, Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Rapid City, SD 57701

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Open to all
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Service area
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Age Group

  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • 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.