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Trial Appearance

D.S.D. LR 57.7

Absent extraordinary circumstances, every defendant in a criminal case may wear civilian clothing during a trial. Civilian clothing should be provided to the United States Marshal Service each morning of trial by the defendant’s attorney. The United States Marshal Service will take appropriate measures to ensure jurors do not observe the defendant in shackles in or out of the courtroom.
Official source: https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/sites/sdd/files/Criminal%20Local%20Rules%20-%20final%2C%20app · retrieved 2026-07-23