South Dakota Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for South Dakota criminal records.

In the State of South Dakota, criminal records are catalogued in a computerized system, like most states. It contains records on people who have been arrested for misdemeanors and crimes committed in South Dakota that are tried in the State courts. The criminal records of South Dakota are researched extensively by the criminal justice agencies of the State to obtain information on investigations, charges, and convictions. Background searches can also be done on people who are looking for employment with certain companies or to be licensed in a variety of different business fields.

When an electronic data system like the Unified Judicial System can be used by the Justice agencies in the State for researching South Dakota criminal records, they can be sure that the information they receive will be up to date and complete. There are around one hundred eight-five thousand names on file in the criminal records of South Dakota and there is a average of fifteen thousand people researched every year.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the South Dakota Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

In South Dakota, civil money judgement searches can be done online here, for a fee of $15. For all other searches, mail a check for $15 along with this form to the Aurora County Clerk of Court in Plankinton. Searches may also be done in person at a county clerk's office. For more information visit: South Dakota Unified Judicial System