JAVA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Java 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 Java.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 08:06 UTC · SCORE 20/24
Live data · checked just now
FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:06 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:06 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:06 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 08:06 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
LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
Wanted
SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
Wanted
CARMEN CHARGER
Wanted
VLADISLAV OSIPOV
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)
Savannah Yellow Hawk (SD)
Serenity Dennard (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 23-40163 | Ryan Lee Dahlen | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40211 | Patrick Gary Highstrom | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:23-mj-00249-1 | USA v. 23-237-05 | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40113 | Amber Lynn Nelson | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-00135-1 | USA v. 26-133-05 | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 5:26-cr-50050-1 | USA v. Richmond | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50076 | Shane Alexander Clark | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40109 | Christian James Carlson | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-40063-1 | USA v. Williams | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-40077-1 | Roth v. State of South Dakota, Kingsbury County | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-40036-1 | USA v. Davis | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-00134-1 | USA v. 26-143-05 | 06/16/2026 |
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 Java, 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 · Java, 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
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 2
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| JAVA EQUITY EXCHANGE | JAVA |
| JAVA, TOWN OF | JAVA |
💰 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 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from SD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Nigerian Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Fraud and Misuse of Identification Document
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Threatening to Murder Federal Officers
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Peever Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Two Assault Convictions
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Fargo Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Agency Village Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Child Solicitation and Child Pornography Charges
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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