Dakota County Sheriff’s Office

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for providing public safety to the citizens of Dakota County, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office has a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to serving the community and ensuring the safety of its residents.

CLICK HERE to Search for Incarcerated Friends or Family Members

History

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has a long and rich history. The office was established in 1858, shortly after Dakota County was formed. The first sheriff was John H. Stevens, and he was responsible for enforcing the law in a county that was still largely frontier.

Over the years, the Sheriff’s Office has grown and changed in order to meet the needs of the community. New divisions and units have been added, and the number of personnel has increased. However, the mission of the Sheriff’s Office has remained the same: to serve and protect the citizens of Dakota County.

Mission

The mission of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is to:

• Promote public safety by enforcing the law and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
• Protect the rights and freedoms of all persons.
• Provide quality law enforcement services in a fair and impartial manner.

Services

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office provides a wide range of services to the community, including:

• Law enforcement: The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for enforcing the law and investigating crimes. Deputies patrol the county’s roads and communities, respond to calls for service, and conduct criminal investigations.
• Jail operations: The Sheriff’s Office operates the Dakota County Jail, which houses adult inmates. The jail provides inmates with a safe and secure environment and offers a variety of programs and services to help them rehabilitate and reintegrate into society.
• Civil process: The Sheriff’s Office serves civil process, such as summonses, subpoenas, and writs. The Sheriff’s Office also conducts garnishments and evictions.
• Court security: The Sheriff’s Office provides security for the Dakota County Courthouse and other court facilities. Deputies also transport prisoners to and from court.
• Community outreach: The Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of community outreach programs, including school presentations, crime prevention programs, and neighborhood watch programs. The Sheriff’s Office also works closely with community organizations to address public safety concerns.

Dakota County Arrest Warrants Search

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office maintains a database of active arrest warrants for individuals wanted in Dakota County, Minnesota. If you believe that you may have a warrant out for your arrest, you can search the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office website to find out.

How to Find a Warrant in Dakota County

To search for a warrant in Dakota County, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office website.
2. Click on the “Warrants” tab.
3. Enter the first name, last name, and date of birth of the person you are searching for.
4. Click on the “Search” button.

The search results will display any active arrest warrants for the person you are searching for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the amount of bail.

What to Do if You Have a Warrant

If you have a warrant out for your arrest, you should contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the Dakota County Jail, or you can contact the Sheriff’s Office to arrange for a surrender.

If you fail to turn yourself in, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office may arrest you at any time. You may also be subject to additional charges, such as fleeing from law enforcement.

• If you are unsure whether or not you have a warrant out for your arrest, you can contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at 651-438-4700.
• If you are unable to turn yourself in, you can contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office to arrange for a surrender.
• If you are arrested on a warrant, you will be taken to the Dakota County Jail. You will be held at the jail until you are either released on bail or your case is resolved.

Dakota County Child Support Warrants
Dakota County Sheriff Most Wanted
Dakota County Sheriff's Office Warrant Database
Dakota County Warrant Search

Dakota County Mugshots

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office releases mugshots of individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail. Mugshots are typically released within 24 hours of an arrest.

How to Obtain Mugshots

There are two ways to obtain mugshots from the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office:

1. In person: You can go to the Dakota County Jail and request a mugshot in person. The jail is located at 1590 Highway 55 in Hastings, Minnesota.

2. Online: You can also request a mugshot online through the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office website. To request a mugshot online, you will need to provide the following information:

   • The full name of the person you are requesting a mugshot for
   • The date of the arrest
   • The arresting agency

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are public records and are available to anyone who requests them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the person arrested is a juvenile or if the release of the mugshot would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.

Bond Information

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of an arrested person from jail. When a person is arrested, they are typically taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, a person can be released from jail before their trial date if they post bail.

Bail is a sum of money that is set by the court. The amount of bail depends on the severity of the charges against the person arrested.

How to post a bond in Dakota County

To post a bond in Dakota County, you can either:

1. Contact a bail bondsman: A bail bondsman is a person who is licensed to write bail bonds. Bail bondsmen typically charge a fee for their services.
2. Pay the bond in cash: You can also pay the bond in cash at the Dakota County Jail.

If you are unable to post bail, you will remain in jail until your trial date.

Additional Information

• If you have questions about posting a bond, you can contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at 651-438-4700.
• If you are unable to post bail, you may be eligible for release on your own recognizance (ROR). ROR means that you will be released from jail without having to post bail. However, you will be required to appear in court for your trial date.

Dakota County Most Wanted List

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of the county’s most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.

The Sheriff’s Office releases the most wanted list to the public in order to generate leads and help law enforcement officers apprehend the fugitives.

How to View the Most Wanted List

You can view the Dakota County Most Wanted List on the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office website. The list includes the following information about each fugitive:

• Name
• Age
• Height
• Weight
• Race
• Gender
• Hair color
• Eye color
• Charges
• Last known address

How to Report Information

If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the most wanted list, you can contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at 651-438-4700. You can also submit a tip online through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Rewards

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office may offer rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of fugitives on the most wanted list. The amount of the reward depends on the severity of the crime and the danger posed by the fugitive.

Sex Offender Registry

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office maintains a sex offender registry in accordance with Minnesota state law. The registry includes information about individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense.

The purpose of the sex offender registry is to protect the public from sexual predators. The registry provides the public with information about the whereabouts of sex offenders so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their families.

How to Search the Sex Offender Registry

You can search the Dakota County Sex Offender Registry on the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office website. The registry includes the following information about each sex offender:

• Name
• Age
• Address
• Date of birth
• Race
• Gender
• Hair color
• Eye color
• Height
• Weight
• Offenses
• Photograph

Dakota County Sex Offender Registry

Location and Contact Details

Dakota County Sheriff’s Office 1580 Hwy 55, Hastings, MN 55033

Phone: 651-438-4700

Fax: 651-450-2737

Email: [email protected]

Website: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office