Records South Dakota Jones County
Jones County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Jones County, South Dakota; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Jones County public records: common questions
Where to search Jones County records
Jones County, South Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Sixth Circuit probation and court-services information.
- Court casesSixth Circuit probation and court-services 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.
- Jones County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
- The Clerk of Court is listed at 310 Main Street, Murdo, South Dakota 57559, with telephone number 605-669-2361.
- The clerk's listed office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday closed.
- The Jones County Sheriff's Office lists 104 East 4th Street, Murdo, telephone 605-669-7111, 24-hour availability, jail information, fingerprinting, mental-health holds, and burning-ban contacts.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Sixth Circuit probation and court-services information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jones County Clerk of Court and circuit information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Jones County official source (ujs.sd.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Jones County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Jones County has 913 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
- 46-075
- Population
- 913 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Jones County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail
- The Clerk of Court is listed at 310 Main Street, Murdo, South Dakota 57559, with telephone number 605-669-2361.
- The clerk's listed office hours are 8
- 00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday closed.
- Local detail
- The Jones County Sheriff's Office lists 104 East 4th Street, Murdo, telephone 605-669-7111, 24-hour availability, jail information, fingerprinting, mental-health holds, and burning-ban contacts.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Jones County is part of South Dakota's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail: The Clerk of Court is listed at 310 Main Street, Murdo, South Dakota 57559, with telephone number 605-669-2361.
- The clerk's listed office hours are 8: 00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday closed.
How do I contact the Jones County Sheriff's Office?
The Jones County Sheriff's Office lists 104 East 4th Street, Murdo, telephone 605-669-7111, 24-hour availability, jail information, fingerprinting, mental-health holds, and burning-ban contacts. Use South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I verify Jones County jail custody?
No reviewed official source for Jones County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Check South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How do I request a fingerprinting or sheriff service?
The approved official source set for Jones County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
When is the Jones County Clerk of Court open?
The reviewed official sources for Jones County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jones County Clerk of Court and circuit information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which court handles a felony or misdemeanor in Jones County?
Current approved sources for Jones County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jones County Clerk of Court and circuit information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I find Sixth Judicial Circuit court-services information?
The reviewed Jones County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Sixth Circuit probation and court-services information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Jones County criminal and court records
Start with South Dakota Unified Judicial System Jones County Clerk of Court and circuit information for the official Jones County court path. County: The Jones County Sheriff's Office provides county-level law enforcement, jail, fingerprinting, mental-health-hold, and burning-ban services. Court: Jones County cases are served through the Sixth Judicial Circuit, with the county clerk as the local court contact.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the listed county correctional-facility contact, but current inmate status should be confirmed directly. Municipal: Municipal agencies may have separate authority within incorporated communities; contact the sheriff or 911 when the correct agency is uncertain.
Jones County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information. The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete current inmate roster or detailed jail visitation rules.
Police and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Clerk of Court listing has limited weekly office hours and should be contacted before an in-person visit.
South Dakota statewide record sources
Statewide South Dakota sources are separate from Jones County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Jones County and South Dakota record sources
For an official starting point, use South Dakota government portal Jones County Sheriff, jail, and public-safety information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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