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Jackson County at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County seat
- Kadoka
- Population
- 2,806
- Area
- 1,871 sq mi
- Founded
- 1915
- Cities and towns
- 5
Jackson County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Jackson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Jackson County.
Police Departments. In addition to Jackson County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Jackson County includes the Kadoka Police Department, which serves the city of Kadoka.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Jackson County, South Dakota, are primarily provided by Jackson County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Jackson County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Kadoka, SD 57543. Jackson County Jail, located adjacent to the courthouse, houses inmates awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences, with inmate information available by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Jackson County does not currently maintain a public online inmate roster due to its small facility size. Municipal law enforcement within Jackson County is limited due to the small size of incorporated communities, with the town of Kadoka relying primarily on county sheriff services supplemented by South Dakota Highway Patrol presence along Interstate 90. Arrest records and booking information in Jackson County are considered public records under South Dakota Codified Law 1-27-1, which establishes the state's public records disclosure requirements, and citizens may request arrest records by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office, though some information may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or juvenile privacy.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Jackson County are maintained by Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Residents and legal professionals can request access to these 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 detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Jackson County are taken and retained by Jackson 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.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Jackson County
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What is on record in Jackson County
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Main minerals
- Zeolites
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 31
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
- Maps surveyed
- 1951 to 1981
- 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, 3 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 31 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Zeolites.
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 Jackson County (3 shown, 31 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County, South Dakota?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Jackson County are kept by the Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County, South Dakota?
Business entity filings are searched with the South Dakota Secretary of State.
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