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Vital records

South Dakota Birth and Death Records

South Dakota Department of Health vital records, which issues certified birth and death certificates for events registered in the state and takes the orders for them.

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South Dakota Attorney General

The South Dakota Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer, prosecuting crimes, protecting consumers and overseeing the Division of Criminal Investigation. Court records come from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System.

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County court

South Dakota Federal Case Search

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota keeps civil and criminal case files in CM/ECF; anyone with a PACER account can read unrestricted filings. State cases come from the Unified Judicial System.

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Aurora County at a glance

State
South Dakota
County seat
Plankinton
Population
2,747
Area
713 sq mi
Founded
1881
Cities and towns
3

Aurora County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Aurora County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Aurora County's unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Aurora County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Aurora County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Plankinton Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Aurora County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Aurora County, headquartered at Aurora County Courthouse complex in Plankinton, South Dakota. Inmate information and booking records can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours. Arrest records in Aurora County are public records subject to South Dakota Codified Laws § 1-27, the state's public records law. Aurora County Sheriff works cooperatively with the South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and federal agencies when investigations require additional resources.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Aurora County are maintained by Aurora County Sheriff's Office. Residents and legal representatives can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Aurora County are taken and retained by Aurora County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases, depending on availability. Individuals seeking to view or obtain mugshots can contact the Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.

The Treasurer's office, phone 605-942-7162, handles tax collection, tax sale information, and issues tax statements. Property tax information is maintained by Aurora Director of Equalization and Aurora County Treasurer, both located in the courthouse. The Assessor's office, phone 605-942-7164, maintains property valuations, ownership information, legal descriptions, and assessment records. Aurora County Circuit Court is located at Aurora County Courthouse, 100 2nd Street SW, Plankinton, SD 57368. The court can be reached at 605-942-7165. The cities of Plankinton and White Lake maintain their own building permit and business license requirements within their municipal boundaries. Plankinton City Hall can be reached at 605-942-7765 for city business licenses and permits.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Aurora County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Aurora County

Sites with no status in the records
1
Still producing
2
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
44
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1979 to 1982
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 3 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 44 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. South Dakota has no coal AML program; its old abandoned mines are in the Black Hills and the old denr.sd.gov AML page no longer resolves.

Davison County Plankinton White Lake Stickney Storla Aurora Center N 10 miles
Aurora County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
South Dakota mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Aurora County (3 shown, 44 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the county sheriff's office or a city police department. Ask that agency for its record. Under SDCL 23-5-7 a criminal booking photograph for a felony is a public record under the open records law (chapter 1-27); agencies need not provide one older than six months and may charge retrieval or copy costs. Other identification records may not be released outside the agency except to law enforcement, or to the public if the person becomes a fugitive or escapes.

How do I get a criminal background check in Aurora County, South Dakota?

The South Dakota criminal history record comes from the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Identification Section. Checks are fingerprint based: mail a fingerprint card with the signed authorization and a check or money order, or submit the request form online and have fingerprints taken on a Livescan machine in South Dakota. Fee: $30.00 for a state check; $50.00 for a state and FBI check.

How can I look up sex offenders in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Search the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Register with the county auditor or through the South Dakota Secretary of State. South Dakota has no online voter registration. The signed registration form must be received by the county auditor 15 days before the election; it cannot be sent by fax or email.

How do I look up property records in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Aurora County are kept by the Aurora County register of deeds. Property values are set by the county director of equalization, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Certified birth and death certificates for South Dakota come from the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records. Any South Dakota Register of Deeds also takes mail and in person requests for certificates. In person or by mail at the State Office, 221 West Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501, or at any South Dakota Register of Deeds, or online or by phone through VitalChek, the only third party vendor the Department authorizes. Fee: $15 search fee for each certificate requested; online and phone orders add expedite fees.

How do I find business license records in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Business entity filings are searched with the South Dakota Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.

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