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.
About South Dakota Wants & Warrants
South Dakota Wants & Warrants
County Records
Clay County Warrants
Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of active warrants issued by the Clay County, South Dakota Sheriff.
Minnehaha County Active Warrants
Official Free
Active warrants from the Minnehaha County Sheriff Office.
Minnehaha County Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of most wanted criminals in Minnehaha County, South Dakota to view information including, name, photo, DOB.
Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse by name and photo for South Dakota Department of Corrections most wanted walkaways, escapees, and parole absconders.
Lawrence County Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of wanted criminals in Lawrence County, South Dakota to view information including, name, photo, DOB, physical description and crime.
Pennington County Warrants
Official Free
Search by name for Pennington County, South Dakota active warrants.
Yankton County Active Warrants
Official Free
Active warrants from the Minnehaha County Sheriff Office.
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.