About South Dakota Wants & Warrants

South Dakota active warrants are issued by circuit and magistrate courts and served by county sheriffs and municipal police. Most-wanted lists are published by the DCI, county sheriffs (Minnehaha, Pennington, Lincoln), the FBI Minneapolis Field Office (covering SD), and the U.S. Marshals Service District of South Dakota.

South Dakota Wants & Warrants

County Records

Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse by name and photo for South Dakota Department of Corrections most wanted walkaways, escapees, and parole absconders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find South Dakota most-wanted lists?

South Dakota typically has no single statewide most-wanted list. Sheriff and police agencies publish their own — see County and City tabs.

How do I check for active warrants?

Each county Sheriff or court publishes its own warrant database. Statewide criminal history requires a fingerprint check.

Are warrant databases free?

Yes — public warrant and most-wanted databases are free.

What about federal fugitives?

FBI and U.S. Marshals publish national most-wanted lists in the Federal tab.