Davison County Criminal Records

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Where to search Davison County records

Davison County, South Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with South Dakota Unified Judicial System official court, Clerk of Court, and Court Services directory. Check current custody through Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information.

Court casesSouth Dakota Unified Judicial System official court, Clerk of Court, and Court Services directory
Current custodyOfficial county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information
Statewide recordsUse the South Dakota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Mitchell is the Davison County seat.
The county's official profile lists a population of 19,956 and identifies agriculture, tourism, and industry as the county's economic base.
The Davison County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at the Public Safety Building, 1015 South Miller Avenue in Mitchell.
The Sheriff's Office states that Sheriff Steve Harr oversees operation of the Sheriff's Office and jail.
The official jail page lists visitation on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday afternoons, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with photo identification required and visits generally limited to 30 minutes.
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System identifies Davison County as part of the First Judicial Circuit; its Clerk of Court is at 200 East 4th Avenue in Mitchell.

Davison County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	South Dakota Unified Judicial System official court, Clerk of Court, and Court Services directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official county jail location, custody, visitation, and inmate-account information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Davison County official source (davisoncounty.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Davison County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Davison County. Davison County has 20,069 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 46-035
Population: 20,069 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Mitchell is the Davison County seat.
Local detail: The county's official profile lists a population of 19,956 and identifies agriculture, tourism, and industry as the county's economic base.
Local detail: The Davison County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at the Public Safety Building, 1015 South Miller Avenue in Mitchell.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that Sheriff Steve Harr oversees operation of the Sheriff's Office and jail.
Local detail: The official jail page lists visitation on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday afternoons, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with photo identification required and visits generally limited to 30 minutes.
Local detail: The South Dakota Unified Judicial System identifies Davison County as part of the First Judicial Circuit; its Clerk of Court is at 200 East 4th Avenue in Mitchell.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Mitchell is the Davison County seat.
Local detail: The county's official profile lists a population of 19,956 and identifies agriculture, tourism, and industry as the county's economic base.
Local detail: The Davison County Sheriff's Office and jail are located at the Public Safety Building, 1015 South Miller Avenue in Mitchell.

How do I contact the Davison County Sheriff's Office or jail?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Davison County Sheriff's Office or jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

How can I confirm whether someone is in Davison County custody?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I confirm whether someone is in Davison County custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

What are the Davison County jail visitation hours and identification requirements?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Davison County jail visitation hours and identification requirements depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

How can I deposit money into an inmate account or ask about bond?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I deposit money into an inmate account or ask about bond depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

Which court and judicial circuit handle Davison County cases?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court and judicial circuit handle Davison County cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

How do I contact the Davison County Clerk of Court or Court Services?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Davison County Clerk of Court or Court Services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

How does the Sheriff's Office serve subpoenas, protection orders, evictions, and other civil papers?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does the Sheriff's Office serve subpoenas, protection orders, evictions, and other civil papers depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

How do county and municipal law-enforcement responsibilities differ in Mitchell, Ethan, Mount Vernon, and other communities?

For Davison County, start with Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information and Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do county and municipal law-enforcement responsibilities differ in Mitchell, Ethan, Mount Vernon, and other communities depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Official county jail location, custody, visitation, and inmate-account information. The reviewed official jail page does not provide a complete live inmate roster, booking history, warrant list, or release schedule.

Finding Davison County criminal court records

Start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System official court, Clerk of Court, and Court Services directory for the official Davison County court path. County: Davison County government serves the county, whose seat is Mitchell; the county website separately links to municipal governments including Mitchell, Ethan, and Mount Vernon. Court: Davison County is part of South Dakota's First Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court and Court Services are located at 200 East 4th Avenue in Mitchell.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Davison County Sheriff's Office operates the Davison County Public Safety Center and jail at 1015 South Miller Avenue in Mitchell. Municipal: Municipal governments and police agencies operate within incorporated communities, while the county Sheriff's Office provides county law-enforcement and civil-process services; exact municipal-service boundaries should be confirmed with the relevant city.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use Official Sheriff's Office personnel, responsibilities, and contact information. The jail page contains a mail-processing address in Longview, Texas, which appears inconsistent with the South Dakota facility and should not be relied on without direct confirmation.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide South Dakota criminal-record sources

Statewide South Dakota sources are separate from Davison County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Davison County and South Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county profile, county seat, population, and local-government information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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