South Dakota Public Records

• Where can you find information about what is included in background checks in South Dakota?
  In South Dakota, the information included in background checks can vary depending on the type of check being conducted. Generally, background checks may include criminal history, which typically reflects convictions rather than arrests that did not lead to a conviction. Specific details about arrests may not be included unless they resulted in a conviction. For more detailed information about what is included in background checks in South Dakota, you can refer to the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation's website at https://atg.sd.gov/ouroffice/departments/dci/home.aspx.

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• Where can I find an offender's most recent arrest and charges in South Dakota?
  To find an offender's most recent arrest and charges in South Dakota, you can check the websites of local law enforcement agencies, such as the police department or sheriff's office in the relevant jurisdiction. Many agencies provide online access to arrest records and charges. For example, the Pennington County Sheriff's Office has a public records section where you can search for arrests by name. Additionally, you can access courthouse records, which are generally public unless sealed by a judge. For more information, you can visit the South Dakota Unified Judicial System's website at https://ujs.sd.gov.

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• Where can I find a copy of police reports from 2010 in South Dakota?
  To obtain a copy of police reports from 2010 in South Dakota, you can request it directly from the relevant police department. Typically, you will need to be a party involved in the report or an attorney representing someone connected to it. Each police department has its own procedures for requesting records, which can usually be found on their official website. If you know the specific department that generated the report, it will streamline the process. For more information, you can visit the South Dakota Department of Public Safety's website or the specific police department's records division page.

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• Where can I find the address for an online search of court cases in South Dakota?
  You can find the address for an online search for court cases in South Dakota by visiting the South Dakota Unified Judicial System website at https://ujs.sd.gov/. On the homepage, look for the "Court Records" section, which will direct you to a search page where you can access criminal records dating back to 1989, civil records from 2003, and civil money judgments. The site also offers various self-help services.

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• South Dakota Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• South Dakota Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• South Dakota Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• South Dakota Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• South Dakota Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• South Dakota Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• South Dakota Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• South Dakota Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• South Dakota Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• South Dakota Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• South Dakota Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• South Dakota Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-cr-50177-1
  Case Name:	USA v. Carlow
  Date Published:	October 21, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:96-cr-40015-1
  Case Name:	USA v. Little
  Date Published:	October 21, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	3:25-cr-30082-7
  Case Name:	USA v. Hitt et al
  Date Published:	October 20, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	3:25-cr-30092-1
  Case Name:	USA v. Smashed Ice
  Date Published:	October 20, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:23-cr-40076-1
  Case Name:	USA v. Andrade
  Date Published:	October 17, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-cr-50180-1
  Case Name:	USA v. High Wolf, Jr.
  Date Published:	October 16, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:25-cv-04168
  Case Name:	Maynard v. M2127 Director of Nursing
  Date Published:	October 21, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:25-cv-04206
  Case Name:	Shore et al v. Brookings High School et al
  Date Published:	October 21, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:25-cv-04205
  Case Name:	Miranda v. Warden Delafoisse
  Date Published:	October 21, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-cv-05080
  Case Name:	Oglala Sioux Tribe v. United States of America et al
  Date Published:	October 20, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-cv-05081
  Case Name:	Chan v. Bacdayan et al
  Date Published:	October 20, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:25-cv-04194
  Case Name:	Moore v. Smith et al
  Date Published:	October 17, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-50117
  Case Name:	Jason Allyn Meng and Virginia Lou Meng
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-40326
  Case Name:	Michael Anthony Espinoza
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-40325
  Case Name:	Haleigh Allene Francis
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-40324
  Case Name:	Leann Kay Ustad
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-40323
  Case Name:	Shaylee Nicole King
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	25-50116
  Case Name:	Douglas David Olson
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:25-mj-00193-1
  Case Name:	USA v. Vallecillo-Colindres
  Date Published:	October 22, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:24-mj-00054-1
  Case Name:	USA v. 24-60-05
  Date Published:	October 20, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:24-mj-00182-1
  Case Name:	USA v. 24-187-05
  Date Published:	October 17, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	4:24-mj-00169-1
  Case Name:	USA v. 24-182-04
  Date Published:	October 16, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-mj-00263-1
  Case Name:	USA v. 25-259-05
  Date Published:	October 16, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
  Case Number:	5:25-mj-00264-1
  Case Name:	USA v. 25-260-05
  Date Published:	October 16, 2025
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• Total Violent Crime:
  3,530
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  17
• Rape:
  642
• Robbery:
  195
• Aggravated Assault:
  2,676
• Total Property Crime:
  15,667
• Burglary:
  2,646
• Larceny Theft:
  11,265
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  1,756

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  814,180
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  754,835
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  8%
• Net change of residents' total population
  59,336
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  754,844
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  59,640
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  7%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  199,616
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  25%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  15%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  117,732
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  50%
• State's white resident population
  699,392
• State's black resident population
  10,207
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  71,817
• State's Asian resident population
  7,610
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  394
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  17,283
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  22,119
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  689,502
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  86%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  9%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  3%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  85%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in South Dakota
• Births
  12,261
• Deaths
  6,826
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  79
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  83%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of South Dakota Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  2%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  6%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  89%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  25%
• Total number of Veterans
  71,811

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in South Dakota
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  16 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  365,563
• Net change of housing units estimates
  42,361
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  13%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  69%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $115,400
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  19%
• Total number of households
  314,674
• Average size of households
  2

• South Dakota Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $23,445
• Statewide income of median households in South Dakota
  $45,048
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  14%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $28,454
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $35,760
• Labor force of civilian workers
  446,351
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  21,270
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  5%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  564,481
• Net change of employment in all industries
  45,253
• People employed by the government
  80,724
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  20,371,470
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  36,089
• Number of private non farm establishments
  25,689