Find Released Inmates in Lakeville

Released inmate records for Lakeville are held by the Dakota County Jail, which processes all bookings for the Lakeville Police Department. Lakeville is a fast-growing south suburban city in Dakota County, with a population around 70,000. The Lakeville Police Department does not operate its own jail facility. All people arrested in Lakeville are transported to the Dakota County Jail at 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, for booking and detention by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

Dakota County Jail

The Dakota County Jail is the detention facility for all Lakeville arrests. It is at 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. The Sheriff's Office main phone is (651) 438-4700. Jail information is available at (651) 438-4800. The Dakota County Jail is a 263-bed direct supervision facility. In direct supervision, Correctional Deputies maintain direct contact with inmates 24 hours a day, which research shows leads to safer conditions than traditional remote supervision designs. The facility handles around 9,000 bookings per year for Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, and other Dakota County cities.

When someone arrives at the Dakota County Jail, they are searched, booked, fingerprinted, photographed, showered, and issued jail uniforms, bedding, and hygiene items. The booking process is thorough and standardized. To search for Dakota County jail inmates, use the online inmate search portal at www.co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/Jail/InmateSearch or call (651) 438-4800. The search lets you filter by name, date range, and court date. Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, basic arrest data is public from the time of booking.

For written data requests from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, email jail-related requests to dcjailadmin@co.dakota.mn.us or other records to DCSORcords@co.dakota.mn.us. General county data requests go to data.practices@co.dakota.mn.us. The Sheriff's Office also provides online warrant searches and criminal complaint searches through the county website. Dakota County maintains annual crime statistics dating back to 2004, which are available through the County Attorney's Office.

Lakeville Police Department

The Lakeville Police Department is at 9237 183rd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. Phone is (952) 985-2800. The department provides public access to police case information through a map-based Community Crime Map platform, which lets residents view and analyze crime data by location. Users can sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly alerts about police cases within a set distance of any address. This is one of the more useful transparency tools offered by a suburban police department in the metro area.

For police reports and records requests, you can visit the department in person or call (952) 985-2800. The department follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Lakeville's Crime and Safety Links page on the city website is worth bookmarking. It gathers resources from multiple agencies including the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry, the Minnesota Department of Corrections Offender Locator, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator, and other safety-related tools. This makes it easy to start multiple searches from one place.

The department offers online reporting for non-emergency incidents and publishes crime statistics through annual reports and the Community Crime Map. For emergencies, always call 911. Lakeville's rapid growth from a small farming community to a city of 70,000+ means the department has had to expand significantly over the past two decades, but it maintains a strong community policing focus.

Statewide Inmate Tools

The MN DOC Offender Locator covers individuals in Minnesota state prisons and those on supervised release from state custody. It does not include county jail inmates. Search by name, date of birth, or DOC offender ID. Results include the current facility or status, conviction details, sentence information, and a photo when available. DOC Records Management can be reached at (651) 361-7330.

VINE covers the Dakota County Jail and most county jails statewide. You can look up an inmate by name or booking number and register for free custody change alerts by phone, email, or text. The Minnesota VINE number is 877-664-8463. VINE is free and runs 24 hours a day. It does not cover federal facilities. For state prison releases and custody changes, use Minnesota Haven at 1-800-657-3830. The Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov handles federal detainee searches.

Predatory Offender Registry

The MN DOC Public Registrant Search lists predatory offenders subject to public notification under Minnesota Statute 243.166. Registration applies to convictions for criminal sexual conduct, murder with sexual motivation, kidnapping, and child exploitation offenses. The minimum registration period is ten years. High-risk cases may require lifetime registration.

The public database shows Level II and Level III offenders. Level III cases carry the highest risk assessment and widest community notification requirements. Under Minnesota Statute 244.052, law enforcement must notify communities within 14 days of confirming a Level III offender's address. Level I offenders are not publicly listed. You can search by name or view a map. Contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or (866) 396-9953 with questions.

Court Records

Lakeville criminal cases are filed in Dakota County District Court. The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system provides free public access to case summaries and docket entries. Search by name, case number, attorney, or citation. Case summaries and the register of actions are free. Documents from July 1, 2015, forward are available electronically. Certified copies cost $10 per document. For older records or full case files, contact Dakota County District Court directly.

For a statewide criminal history check, the BCA offers a public online search at ch.state.mn.us for $15 per person. Results include conviction data from Minnesota courts. Conviction records are public for 15 years following sentence discharge. Call the BCA Criminal History Unit at (651) 793-2400. The office is at 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106.

Public Records Law

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is public at the time of booking. This includes the date, time, and place of arrest; the charge; the person's name, age, sex, and last known address; and whether the person was released or held. Booking photos are public but can be withheld temporarily during active investigations.

Most corrections and detention data is private under Minnesota Statute 13.85. Arrest data and aggregate statistics are the main public exceptions. Medical, psychological, and financial records in jails are protected. BCA conviction data is public for 15 years after sentence completion. These rules apply to the Dakota County Jail, Lakeville Police Department, and all other Minnesota law enforcement agencies. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office maintains detailed data practices procedures and provides clear contact information for submitting public records requests.

Nearby Cities

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