Eagan Released Inmates Search

Eagan released inmates and active custody records are maintained by the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. The Eagan Police Department does not operate its own jail, so anyone arrested in Eagan is transported to the Dakota County Jail for booking and detention. Eagan is one of the largest cities in Dakota County with around 68,000 residents, and its police department works closely with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office for all custody and detention matters.

How to Find Someone Arrested in Eagan

When the Eagan Police Department arrests someone, that person goes to the Dakota County Jail at 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. The jail information line is (651) 438-4800. For general Sheriff's Office questions, call (651) 438-4700. The county provides an online inmate search at co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/Jail/InmateSearch. This search is available around the clock and shows who is currently in the jail as well as recent releases.

The Dakota County Jail is a 263-bed direct supervision facility. In a direct supervision model, Correctional Deputies work directly inside housing units with inmates around the clock. This model is different from traditional jails where officers monitor from a control booth. Direct supervision jails tend to have fewer incidents. The county also provides an online warrant search and criminal complaint search, all through the same records portal.

For records requests related to a police report from Eagan PD, contact the Eagan Police Department at (651) 675-5700. The department is at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. Non-emergency dispatch is 651-322-2323. For jail records and booking data, contact Dakota County Sheriff's Office jail administration by email at dcjailadmin@co.dakota.mn.us. For non-jail sheriff records, use DCSORcords@co.dakota.mn.us.

Dakota County Jail Booking Process

When an Eagan arrest is brought to Dakota County Jail, the booking process begins. Every person brought in is searched, fingerprinted, and photographed. They are also showered, given a jail uniform, bedding, and basic hygiene products. This intake process is standard and applies to everyone regardless of the charge. After booking, the person is assigned to a housing unit and given information about how to contact an attorney and how to request bail.

Bail can be set by a judge at the first court appearance, which typically happens within 36 hours of arrest. For some minor offenses, a scheduled bail is set in advance, and the person may be released without seeing a judge. Once bail is posted, processing and release can take several hours. If bail is denied or not posted, the person remains in the Dakota County Jail until their next court date.

For people who were sentenced to state prison after an Eagan arrest, use the MN DOC Offender Locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicViewer/ to find their current location. That tool covers DOC-supervised inmates and those on supervised release, but not county jail inmates.

VINE and Victim Notification for Eagan Cases

VINE is the victim notification service for county jail inmates. It covers Eagan arrestees held at the Dakota County Jail. VINE is free and available at vinelink.com or by calling 877-664-8463. When you register, you provide the name of the inmate you want to track. VINE will notify you by phone, text, or email whenever their custody status changes, including when they are released. This service runs day and night without interruption.

For state DOC inmates, the right service is Minnesota Haven, run by the DOC Victim Assistance Program. Call 1-800-657-3830 or email victimassistance.doc@state.mn.us to register. Minnesota Haven sends advance notice of release, notifications about supervised release changes, and alerts if an offender escapes. If you are not sure whether the person is in county or state custody, check both systems or call the numbers listed to confirm before registering.

Court Records for Eagan Cases

Criminal cases from Eagan are handled at the Dakota County District Court, part of the First Judicial District. You can search court records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us. MCRO lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can see charges, court dates, case status, and public documents. Documents filed from July 1, 2015 forward are generally available, though some require a fee to open.

Dakota County has also made it easy to submit data requests online. For general county data, email data.practices@co.dakota.mn.us. For County Attorney Office records, use attorney@co.dakota.mn.us. For jail records, use dcjailadmin@co.dakota.mn.us. The Dakota County Government Center is at 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. Annual crime statistics dating back to 2004 are published by the County Attorney's Office and are available on the Dakota County website.

Court records show what charges were filed and what happened at each appearance. They do not always show real-time custody status, since a person may be released on bail while their case continues. For current location information, always check the jail inmate search or VINE rather than MCRO.

Predatory Offender Registry and Eagan

People convicted of certain offenses in Eagan cases may be required to register as predatory offenders under Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166. Registration is required for a minimum of ten years, with longer periods and lifetime registration possible for serious offenses. When a registered offender moves into Eagan, they must notify local law enforcement of their address. Eagan Police Department maintains records of registered offenders living within city limits.

Community notification for predatory offenders follows the rules in Minnesota Statutes Section 244.052. Offenders are assigned a risk level by an End-of-Confinement Review Committee. Level III, or high-risk offenders, are listed on the public DOC registry at coms.doc.state.mn.us/PublicRegistrantSearch/. You can search that database by name to see if someone in Eagan is a registered Level III offender. For questions, contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340.

Requesting Records and Background Checks

Arrest data from Eagan Police is public under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, which lists the types of law enforcement data that must be made available. The statute covers the name of the person arrested, the date and time of arrest, the charges, and the location of the incident. To request this information, contact Eagan Police at (651) 675-5700. For jail and booking records, contact the Dakota County Jail administration.

For statewide criminal history records, contact the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The BCA is Minnesota's state law enforcement agency and maintains criminal history data for convictions across all counties. Learn more at dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca. Background checks through the BCA require a formal request and identity verification. They are commonly used for employment, housing, and licensing purposes.

Dakota County also provides community corrections resources for people on probation or supervision after release. The Community Corrections Director is Suwana Kirkland. The county's Adult Detention Alternatives Initiative and Adult Re-entry Assistance Program support reintegration for people released from the Dakota County Jail and state facilities.

Nearby Cities

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