CUSTER COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Custer County gets an A.
South Dakota Open Records Law has no statutory deadline. UJS Public Search Portal provides free statewide case search. Odyssey e-filing mandatory statewide. Booking photos public.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Custer County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 17:02 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 16:52 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 16:52 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 16:52 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 16:52 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · SD Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the SD field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
FRONTA LONTRELL MILLER
Wanted
ALTON MESTETH
Wanted
PATRICK CARLOW, SR.
Wanted
RONALD OWEN HARD HEART
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · SD
Children Missing From South Dakota (Statewide)
Active South Dakota cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Kaydence Packed (SD)
Ariel Franks (SD)
MyKalyn Farmer (SD)
Franklin Little Bear (SD)
Serenity Dennard (SD)
Jessyca Wounded Shield (SD)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent South Dakota Court Cases
Most recent South Dakota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40283 | Anthony Jess Jordanger and Lorna Karyn Jordanger | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40284 | Christopher Lee Patton and Carolyn Pauline Patton | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04138 | Mueller et al v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04139 | Jensen v. Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:88-cv-03049 | SD, State of v. Ducheneaux, et al | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-mc-00069 | In re: 26-171-04 | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:88-cv-03042 | Kirkpatrick, et al v. Agriculture Dept, et al | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50099 | Catherine Deshaun Keeton | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40281 | Justin James Dziobecki and Holly Leeann Dziobecki | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40282 | Ruth Ann Hallman | 07/28/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:95-cr-40055-1 | USA v. Ward | 07/28/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:23-cr-30037-1 | USA v. Mofle | 07/28/2026 |
Cities in Custer County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of South Dakota
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of South Dakota. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I find a court date?▼
To find a court date in Pennington County, SD (Rapid City), use the South Dakota Unified Judicial System Public Access Portal at https://ujsportal.sd.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings and court dates statewide. The Pennington County Clerk of Courts is at 315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 (605-394-2575). For your own case, the clerk can confirm the date by phone. South Dakota's Public Records Act (SDCL §1-27) governs disclosure. Note: Hearings can be rescheduled — always confirm the day before with the clerk. Sources: SD UJS (https://ujsportal.sd.gov/), Pennington County (https://www.pennco.org/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in South Dakota?▼
To run a background check on someone in South Dakota, use the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Records Check at https://atg.sd.gov/. Name-based statewide searches cost $15; fingerprint-based with FBI cost $43.25. Submit Form CRC-1 to DCI Records, 1302 E. Highway 14, Suite 5, Pierre, SD 57501 (605-773-3331). Court records are free at the SD Unified Judicial System Public Access at https://ujsportal.sd.gov/. South Dakota's Public Records Act (SDCL §1-27) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Subjects can request their own record. Sources: SD DCI (https://atg.sd.gov/), SD Courts (https://ujs.sd.gov/).
How do I look up an arrest in South Dakota?▼
To look up an arrest in South Dakota, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation at https://atg.sd.gov/ provides statewide criminal history (name-based $15, fingerprint $43.25 with FBI). The SD Department of Corrections Offender Locator at https://doc.sd.gov/adult/lookup/ shows current state-prison inmates. County sheriffs post current jail rosters (e.g., Minnehaha County at https://www.minnehahacounty.org/dept/sheriff/, Pennington County at https://www.pennco.org/law_public_safety/sheriffs_office/index.php). Court charges tied to arrests are at https://ujsportal.sd.gov/. South Dakota's Public Records Act (SDCL §1-27) governs disclosure. Sources: SD DCI (https://atg.sd.gov/), SD UJS (https://ujs.sd.gov/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in South Dakota?▼
To run a background check in South Dakota, use the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Records Check at https://atg.sd.gov/. Name-based statewide searches cost $15; fingerprint-based checks with FBI cost $43.25. The DCI is at 1302 E. Highway 14, Suite 5, Pierre, SD 57501 (605-773-3331). Court records are free at the SD Unified Judicial System Public Access at https://ujsportal.sd.gov/. South Dakota's Public Records Act (SDCL §1-27) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Subjects can request their own record. Sources: SD DCI (https://atg.sd.gov/), SD Courts (https://ujs.sd.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Minnehaha?▼
Minnehaha County, SD recent arrests: Minnehaha County Jail roster (https://www.minnehahacounty.org/dept/sh/sh.php) — daily inmate search, search by name. Sioux Falls Police records (https://www.siouxfalls.org/police) for city-level arrests, weekly arrest log. Statewide criminal history: South Dakota DCI (https://atg.sd.gov/criminal/criminalinvestigation/Default.aspx) — $43.25 fingerprint, SDCL §23-5-15. Court records: SD Unified Judicial System Public Access (https://ujsportal.sd.gov/Public.aspx) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. SD Sunshine Law (SDCL §1-27-1). Argus Leader (https://www.argusleader.com/) for community blotter.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Oral?▼
Oral, SD (Fall River County) arrest warrant search: Fall River County Sheriff (https://www.fallrivercounty.org/sheriff) — call records section. Statewide: South Dakota Unified Judicial System Public Access (https://ujsportal.sd.gov/Public.aspx) free name search shows pending criminal cases including warrant indicators. SD DPS Most Wanted (https://atg.sd.gov/criminal/criminalinvestigation/Default.aspx). Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute SDCL §23A-2 governs warrants (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws). Statewide criminal history: South Dakota DCI fingerprint $43.25. SD Sunshine Law (SDCL §1-27-1). Always confirm with court clerk before approaching person.
📊 Public Data Sources for Custer County, SD
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Custer County, SD · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for SD
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (SD)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in SD
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in SD
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in SD
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for SD
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (SD) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MARK KAMPFE | ELLSWORTH AFB |
| FAHIMA QALBANI | DAKOTA DUNES |
| JB SKIBINSKI | SIOUX FALLS |
| ELIZABETH SAYLER | RAPID CITY |
| KAREN TJADEN | SIOUX FALLS |
| RICHARD CONKLIN | ABERDEEN |
| PAULA HICKS | YANKTON |
| PATRICK KING | YANKTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ROOST RESORT - EAST WELL | CUSTER |
| ATLANTIC MOUNTAIN RANCH FORT SITE | CUSTER |
| CARRIAGE HILLS SUBDIVISION - PHASE 1 | HERMOSA |
| OUTLAW RANCH | |
| CUSTER | |
| NEWCASTLE/CUSTER HIGHLAND 830-2020033 | CUSTER |
| CSP-STOCKADE LAKE CG-NORTH | CUSTER |
| SD GFP - HIDDEN VALLEY (CUSTER STATE PAR | CUSTER |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (SD) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (SD) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ABERDEEN AMBULANCE SERVICE, IN | 1128a1 |
| BAKEN PARK HEARING AID CENTER | 1128b8 |
| HEARTLAND ANESTHESIA, PC | 1128b8 |
| LIFE LIGHT COUNSELING INC | 1128b8 |
| MEDICAL DESIGNS, LLC | 1128b7 |
| MOUNTAINSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE L | 1128b8 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH SUP INC | 1128b7 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH SVC INC | 1128b7 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (SD) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from SD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Jul 28, 2026
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Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Jul 28, 2026
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Rapid City Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Jul 28, 2026
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Pine Ridge Couple Indicted for Fraud, Larceny, and Embezzlement From the Oglala Sioux Tribe
Jul 28, 2026
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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
Jul 23, 2026
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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Jul 23, 2026
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Multi-Agency Team Recognized for Outstanding Overdose Investigative Effort of the Year
Jul 23, 2026
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Arizona Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring with Others to Distribute Fentanyl in Western South Dakota
Jul 22, 2026
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Pierre Man and Woman Sentenced to Lengthy Terms in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Jul 22, 2026
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Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Conduct “Operation Black Book” to Take Down Multi-State Cocaine Trafficking Organization as Part of Operation Take Back America
Jul 21, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Custer County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Custer County Search and Rescue, South Dakota Army National Guard team up for rescue at Black Elk Peak
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. - Custer County Search and Rescue carried out a rescue operation just before noon Saturday at the summit of Black Elk Peak with assistance from the South Dakota…
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Friends of Custer County Search and Rescue nominated for Defender Service Award
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– A Black Hills search and rescue organization is asking for public support after being named one of five finalists in a North American competition that cou…