South Dakota Public Records

• Where can you find in South Dakota what information is included in background checks?
  Although all background checks are not the same and can't speak for everyone since there are so many, background checks will not include specific details about an arrest, if at all. First, the arrest does not show up unless a conviction follows. Police reports are produced by the agency which processed the arrest.
• Where can I find an offender's most recent arrest and charges in South Dakota?
  Most recent arrests can be found in individual police, sheriff, or any law enforcement agency involved. They will have a webpage showing their arrests in local jails; Pennington is a good example; you can see arrests and charges by the offender's name. If you have more information about where and names, you can look up the courthouse records, generally considered public records unless sealed by a judge or otherwise.
• Where do I find in South Dakota a copy of police reports from 2010?
  2010 isn't far back in history enough to be archived; you should still be able to request it directly from the police department, which should be no problem as long as you are a party or attorney connected to the report. The procedures to obtain a police report can be checked on their records department webpage. Without knowing which department made the report, that's as specific as possible. If you know the area, post it, and someone else may have requested the same thing.
• Where can I find the address for an online search for court cases in South Dakota?
  When you click on this link http://ujs.sd.gov/ you will be taken to South Dakota's unified judicial system. There will be a box that says "Court Records" that will take you to a search page and see how to get criminal records (going back to 1989), civil going to 2003, and civil money judgments. There are other self-help services from the state.
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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.

• 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