## Minnehaha County Jail Roster and Arrest Records Because the majority of Sioux Falls is located within Minnehaha County, individuals arrested by local police officers are typically booked into the Minnehaha County Jail. * **Active Inmate Search:** The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online jail roster. This public database lists individuals currently housed in the facility, along with their booking dates, charges, and bond details. * **Lincoln County Arrests:** For incidents occurring in the southern portion of Sioux Falls that falls within Lincoln County, arrest records and booking information must be sought through the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. ## Requesting Official Police Reports
If you need an official copy of a specific police report, such as a traffic accident report or an incident report, you must submit a request to the police records division. * **Required Information:** To locate the correct record, you will need to provide specific details, such as the case report number, the date and location of the incident, and the names of the individuals involved. * **Submission Methods:** Public records requests can be submitted online through the City of Sioux Falls public records portal, by mail, or in person at the Sioux Falls Police Department headquarters. Processing fees may apply depending on the size and type of the request. ## Statewide Criminal History Checks For a comprehensive search that goes beyond local police logs, you can request a statewide criminal history background check through the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
The DCI conducts official background checks, which typically require fingerprint submission and a processing fee. These records provide a complete look at an individual's arrest and conviction history within the state of South Dakota. ## Key Limitations to Keep in Mind When searching for police logs and arrest records in Sioux Falls, keep the following limitations in mind: * **Active Investigations:** Records related to ongoing criminal investigations are generally confidential under South Dakota law and are not available to the public. * **Juvenile Records:** Arrest and police records involving minors are strictly protected and withheld from public release. * **Redactions:** Publicly released reports may have sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information, and victim identities, redacted to protect privacy. * **Record Availability:** Historical logs and older arrest records may not be available online and might require an archival search through the department's records division.
