Jackson County Criminal Records

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Where to search Jackson County records

Jackson County, South Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information.

Court casesSouth Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
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.

Jackson County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
The county clerk of court is located at 700 Main Street, Kadoka, South Dakota 57543, with telephone number 605-837-2122.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department lists 700 Main Street, Kadoka, telephone 605-837-2285, and services including mental-health-hold contact, burning-ban information, and fingerprinting.

Jackson County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Jackson County official source (ujs.sd.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Jackson County official source (ujs.sd.gov)	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.

This Jackson County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Jackson County has 2,666 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: 46-071
Population: 2,666 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Jackson County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The county clerk of court is located at 700 Main Street, Kadoka, South Dakota 57543, with telephone number 605-837-2122.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8: 00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday.
Local detail: The Jackson County Sheriff's Department lists 700 Main Street, Kadoka, telephone 605-837-2285, and services including mental-health-hold contact, burning-ban information, and fingerprinting.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Jackson County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The county clerk of court is located at 700 Main Street, Kadoka, South Dakota 57543, with telephone number 605-837-2122.
The clerk's listed office hours are 8: 00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday.

How do I contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Department?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

How can I verify whether someone is in Jackson County custody?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is in Jackson County custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

How do I request a Jackson County police or court record?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Jackson County police or court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

Where is the Jackson County Clerk of Court located?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Jackson County Clerk of Court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

Which court handles a Jackson County criminal case?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Jackson County criminal case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

Who responds to an incident inside a municipality or tribal area?

For Jackson County, start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information and South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Who responds to an incident inside a municipality or tribal area depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use South Dakota government portal Jackson County Sheriff services and contact. Sheriff and court hours may change, so current appointments and hearings should be confirmed directly.

Criminal cases in Jackson County

Start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information for the official Jackson County court path. County: The Jackson County Sheriff's Department provides county-level law enforcement and listed public-safety services within Jackson County. Court: Jackson County matters are handled through the Sixth Judicial Circuit, with the county clerk serving as the local court contact.

Jail and custody information for Jackson County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete current jail roster, booking list, or visitation schedule.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed official sources identify the sheriff as the local correctional-facility contact but do not publish a complete current inmate roster. Municipal: Municipal police or tribal law-enforcement agencies may have separate authority within incorporated or tribal areas; confirm the responding agency with the sheriff or 911.

Statewide sources for South Dakota records

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

Cities covered by local record systems

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

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Official Jackson County and South Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jackson County Clerk of Court and circuit information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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