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Brown County at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County seat
- Aberdeen
- Population
- 38,301
- Area
- 1,731 sq mi
- Founded
- 1879
- Cities and towns
- 14
Brown County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Brown County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Brown County.
Police Departments. In addition to Brown County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Brown County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Aberdeen Police Department and the Groton Police Department. The coordination between city police and the Sheriff's Office ensures full coverage and efficient response to incidents.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Brown County Sheriff's Office, located at 25 Market Street in Aberdeen, SD 57401, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Brown County. Brown County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates for both pre-trial detention and sentenced individuals. Arrest records in Brown County are public documents governed by South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) 1-27, which establishes the state's public records laws. Some sensitive information may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or victim privacy under SDCL 23-5-13.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Brown County are maintained by Brown County Sheriff's Office, which documents all arrests made within Brown County's jurisdiction. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, adhering to the procedures outlined by South Dakota's public records law, known as the South Dakota Sunshine Law.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Brown County are taken and retained by Brown County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that compile such information.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Brown County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
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What is on record in Brown County
- Old mine sites
- 6
- Still producing
- 5
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 64
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, open pit mine or quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1952 to 1978
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 11 named mine sites inside the county, 6 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 64 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.
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.
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Named workings recorded in Brown County (11 shown, 64 unnamed on the map)
- Brown County Highway Dept PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Eyestone PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Grebein PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Jacobs PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Lindsey PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Mc Neary PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Orlin PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Pickus Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Schlosser PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Schwab PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Westport PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
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 Brown County, South Dakota?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Brown County Sheriff or a city police department in Brown County. 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 can I get a criminal background check in Brown 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 do I look up sex offenders in Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County, South Dakota?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Brown County are kept by the Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County, South Dakota?
Business entity filings are searched with the South Dakota Secretary of State.
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