South Dakota Criminal Records
To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of
locations and
resources for South Dakota criminal records.
Finding and Viewing South Dakota Criminal Records
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation maintains the state’s criminal record repository and offers authorized users access to the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. They also accept requests over the phone. The DCI will mail you a criminal record packet that includes instructions for getting fingerprinted and an authorization of release form. The fee for this service is $24, payable by certified check or money order once the packet is completed and mailed back.
Who is Allowed to Retrieve South Dakota Criminal Records?
South Dakota only provides law enforcement agencies and authorized employment agencies access to their online database for the purpose of conducting South Dakota background checks. Individuals may request their own criminal record by calling and requesting a packet.
South Dakota Records
South Dakota Background Checks
If you would like to obtain South Dakota background checks and criminal records, follow the instructions detailed below:
Step 1:
Visit the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation for the phone number of the Identification Section.
Step 2:
Request a packet for obtaining a criminal record, and they will mail it to you at no cost.
Step 3:
Fill out the authorization of release form, get your fingerprints taken according to the instructions, and mail the packet back with a certified check or money order for $24 to the Division of Criminal Investigation.
For additional information, the South Dakota Criminal Justice Division is available to assist you:
South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation
Criminal Justice Division
Identification Section
1302 E. Hwy 14, Suite 5
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3331
South Dakota Arrest Records
Persons wanting to find out information on South Dakota arrest records will need to contact the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Because of conflicting state statutes regarding the types of information that can be released on inmates, South Dakota arrest records are not available online.
To find out more about South Dakota arrest records, you will need to:
Step 1: Call the South Dakota Department of Corrections at (605) 367-5190 or (605) 367-5140.
Step 2: You will need information on the inmate, such as their first and last name and date of birth.
Step 3: For inmates held in county arrests, you will need to contact the arrest directly for records.
For additional help accessing South Dakota arrest records, you can contact the Department of Corrections at:
South Dakota Department of Corrections
3200 East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3478
South Dakota Criminal Record Resource Links
South Dakota Criminal Record Locations
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State Capitol, 500 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
p (605) 773-3215
f (605) 773-4106
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Identification Section
1302 E Highway 14, Ste 5
Pierre, SD 57501-8505
p (605) 773-3331
f (605) 773-2235
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Central Records Office
PO Box 5911
Pierre, SD 57117
p (605) 367-5140
f (605) 367-5584
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Identification Section - SOR Unit
1302 E Highway 14, #5
Pierre, SD 57501
p (605) 773-3331
f (605) 773-4629
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