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Dakota County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Dakota County, Minnesota (County Seat: Hastings, Population: 457,710). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 138 active inmates
State Jurisdiction MN
County Population
457,710
Census estimate · July 2025
Current Jail Roster
138
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Hastings
Primary administrative center
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Custody Directory

County Custody Portal & Roster Directory

Inmate Search Sheriff / Detention

Dakota County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster

Search Dakota County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Dakota County Jail
Location: 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Jail Information: (651) 438-4800
Visiting Schedule: On-site video: daily 7:30–9:45 a.m., 3–4:45 p.m. and 7–9:45 p.m. Confirm availability with the jail.
Facility & Inmate Services Visitation & Mail

Dakota County Jail

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Dakota County.

Visitation Schedule: On-site video: daily 7:30–9:45 a.m., 3–4:45 p.m. and 7–9:45 p.m. Confirm availability with the jail.
Mail & Communication Rules:
Address personal correspondence to the inmate, Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, P.O. Box 247J, Hastings, MN 55033. Follow the official permitted-mail rules.
Custody Statistics

Dakota County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Dakota County.

Listed Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 138 listed records
Booking Dates (7d)
42
82 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Monday
24.6% of dated records
Leading Charge
Probation Violation - Fe
25 listed records
Average Detainee Age
35.8 yrs
Records with published age

Calculated from 138 currently listed records for the UTC calendar window ending . Source record observations: 2026-11-03 18:22:47 UTC. Recalculation does not establish a new agency update or confirm current detention status.

The 7- and 30-day figures count published booking dates among these listed records, using UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-03. They do not count all admissions or releases during those periods. 138 records have usable, nonfuture booking dates. A listed booking date does not establish uninterrupted custody.

Frequent Charge Labels: Probation Violation - Fe 25 Take/use/transfer Movable Prop-no Consent - Ms {609.52.2(a)(1)} 16 Pickup {hhhhh} 14 Domestic Assault-misdemeanor-intentionally Inflicts/attempts To Inflict Bodily Harm On Another - Ms {609.2242.1(2)} 13
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Agency Directory

Dakota County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Joe Leko

Headquarters: 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: (651) 438-4700
Detention Center

Dakota County Jail

Address: 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Jail Information: (651) 438-4800
Visiting Hours: On-site video: daily 7:30–9:45 a.m., 3–4:45 p.m. and 7–9:45 p.m. Confirm availability with the jail.
District Court Administration

Dakota County District Court

Courthouse: 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033
Court Phone: (651) 377-7180
Dakota County Public Records Compliance & Corrections Independent Directory · Free 72-Hour Expungement Review

Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.

Regional Coverage

Other County Jail Rosters in Minnesota

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Answers

Dakota County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Dakota County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Dakota County?

The directory currently lists 138 active custody records for Dakota County. The most recent record observation was 2026-11-03 18:22:47 UTC. Of these listed records, 82 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-03. This is not the total number of admissions during that period. Confirm current detention status with the official facility.

What is the main jail facility in Dakota County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Dakota County Jail, located at 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (651) 438-4800. Published visiting schedule: On-site video: daily 7:30–9:45 a.m., 3–4:45 p.m. and 7–9:45 p.m. Confirm availability with the jail.

How do bail and bond postings work in Dakota County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Dakota County custody roster updated?

The directory is scheduled for daily synchronization from public agency rosters. The latest listed-record observation was 2026-11-03 18:22:47 UTC. Observation times describe individual records, not proof of a complete collection. Statistics are recalculated from the listed data and do not establish a new source update.

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This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.