Burnsville Released Inmates

Burnsville released inmates are held at and processed through the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. The Burnsville Police Department does not operate a jail, so every person arrested in Burnsville is transported to county custody for booking and detention. Burnsville is a south suburban city in Dakota County with roughly 64,000 residents, and all custody records for Burnsville arrests are held by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

Finding Someone Arrested in Burnsville

All Burnsville arrests go to the Dakota County Jail at 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. The jail information line is (651) 438-4800. To search for a current or recently released inmate, use Dakota County's online inmate search at co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/Jail/InmateSearch. This search is available any time and shows current inmates as well as recent releases. The county also provides online warrant and criminal complaint searches through the same records portal.

The Burnsville Police Department is at 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337. Their main number is (952) 895-4600. For police report requests, call that line and ask for the Records Unit. Records Unit hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For non-emergency dispatch available around the clock, call 651-322-2323 or 952-322-2323. The police department handles reports and local records, but jail and custody records come from Dakota County.

The Dakota County Sheriff is Joe Leko. The Sheriff's Office is at the Dakota County Government Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. For jail records, email dcjailadmin@co.dakota.mn.us. For other Sheriff's Office records, email DCSORcords@co.dakota.mn.us. For general county data requests, use data.practices@co.dakota.mn.us.

Burnsville Police Records and Reports

The Burnsville Police Department publishes monthly and year-end crime statistics, along with crime mapping tools. These are useful for understanding patterns in the city's public safety data. The department also handles specific records requests from residents, attorneys, and the public. To find out if a specific report is ready and whether you are eligible to receive a copy, call (952) 895-4600 and ask for the Records Unit.

Burnsville PD also issues Letters of Clearance, sometimes called Good Conduct Letters. These are often needed for immigration applications, citizenship petitions, adoptions, visas, and certain types of employment. The fee is $35, and payment must be in cash or check only. Call the Records Unit to set up a pickup time. Gun permits, however, are not handled by Burnsville Police. Those are issued by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Orders for Protection are obtained through the Dakota County District Court.

The Burnsville Police Department website at burnsvillemn.gov/124/Police has links to online reporting for non-emergency incidents, as well as information about crime statistics and community programs. Accident reports can also be requested online through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services system.

Dakota County Jail: What to Expect

The Dakota County Jail uses a direct supervision model. Correctional Deputies are stationed directly in housing units with inmates 24 hours a day. This means constant oversight without the barrier of a glass booth between staff and inmates. The jail is a 263-bed facility, and it serves all municipalities in Dakota County including Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, and smaller cities. When someone is booked from Burnsville, they go through the same intake as everyone else: search, fingerprinting, photo, shower, jail clothes, and assignment to a housing unit.

Bail can be addressed in several ways. A judge can set bail at a first appearance, which usually happens within 36 hours. Some offenses have a scheduled bail that allows release before seeing a judge. If bail is not posted, the person stays at Dakota County Jail while the case moves through the courts. The jail's direct supervision approach is meant to reduce incidents and make the environment safer for both staff and inmates.

The Burnsville PD FAQ page above covers the most common questions about records access, dispatch, and what services the city handles versus the county. It confirms that jail matters route to Dakota County and that certain services like gun permits are county-level only.

VINE and Notification Services

VINE is the victim notification service for county jail inmates. For Burnsville cases, VINE covers people held at the Dakota County Jail. Registration is free. Call 877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com to sign up. VINE will contact you by phone, text, or email when the inmate's custody status changes. This includes release, transfer, or any other custody update. The service runs all day, every day.

If the person was sentenced to state prison rather than county jail, use Minnesota Haven instead of VINE. Minnesota Haven is run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program and covers state DOC inmates only. Call 1-800-657-3830 or email victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us to register. Haven sends 60-day advance release notices, custody change alerts, and escape notifications. If you are unsure which system the person is in, call the jail at (651) 438-4800 to confirm.

State Offender Search Tools

For people who have moved from county custody to a state prison, the MN DOC Offender Locator is the right tool. Search by name, date of birth, or DOC offender ID at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/. Results include the current facility, conviction details, sentence information, and release dates. People who have completed their sentence and are off supervised release entirely will not appear in the locator.

The Predatory Offender Registry is a separate database covering people who must register under Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166. The public registry shows Level III offenders, who are considered high risk under the community notification rules in Minnesota Statutes Section 244.052. Search the registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch/. For questions about a specific registrant or risk level, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or toll-free at (866) 396-9953.

Court Records and Data Practices

Burnsville criminal cases go through the Dakota County District Court. The First Judicial District handles all cases from Dakota County. You can search case records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, case status, and hearing records. Documents from July 1, 2015 forward are generally available online.

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, law enforcement agencies must make basic arrest data public. The name of the arrested person, date and time of arrest, charges, and arresting agency are all public. This means you can request that information from Burnsville PD or Dakota County Sheriff without needing a special reason. For statewide criminal history, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca handles formal background check requests.

Dakota County Community Corrections provides probation supervision, electronic home monitoring, and re-entry programs for people released from jail or prison. Community Corrections Director Suwana Kirkland leads the division. Residents needing help navigating the post-release process in Burnsville can contact the Dakota County Western Service Center at 14955 Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley, which serves the south metro area.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Burnsville. Each uses the county jail system for custody records.