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About Hanson County, South Dakota
Hanson County is located in South Dakota. The county seat is Alexandria.
- Population: 3,477
- Households: 1,106
- Median household income: $86,827
- Median home value: $171,300
- Below poverty line: 6.0%
- Land area: 434.6 sq mi
- Population density: 8.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 10
Public Access to Court Records | South Dakota Unified Judicial System | SD UJS
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South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) — official statewide court records search. Records prior to 1989 must be requested directly from the clerk of courts office in the county where the case was filed.
Register of Deeds — Hanson County, South Dakota
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Hanson County Register of Deeds — official county recorder. Records land/real-estate documents (deeds, mortgages, affidavits), and certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates for events recorded in the county.
PACER Information | District of South Dakota | United States District Court
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
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Hanson County, South Dakota
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Courthouse Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Closed all major holidays · View Your June 2nd Primary Election Ballot at https://vip.sdsos.gov/Hanson County, South Dakota — official county government website. County seat: Alexandria. Central directory for county services, departments, and elected officials.
Hanson County Sheriff's Office
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Hanson County Sheriff's Office — official county sheriff (Sheriff Brandon Wingert, 605-239-4409). Duties include warrant execution, civil process, and felon apprehension.
Computerized Criminal History (CCH)
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South Dakota Attorney General — Computerized Criminal History (CCH). Official statewide criminal-history repository covering misdemeanor and felony arrests in South Dakota (per SDCL 23-5-1, 23-5-4).
Hanson County Department of Equalization — Hanson County, South Dakota
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Hanson County Director of Equalization (County Assessor) — official county office responsible for estimating market value of all taxable property in Hanson County.
Departments — Hanson County, South Dakota
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Hanson County, South Dakota — official county departments directory. Auditor, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Director of Equalization, Register of Deeds, Highway, Emergency Management, and more.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System - SD.gov
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South Dakota Public Access Record Search (PARS) — official UJS case search. Subscriber-based statewide access to circuit-court records (name + DOB required; $20 search fee).
South Dakota Attorney General - SD.gov
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South Dakota Office of the Attorney General — official statewide law-enforcement and consumer-protection authority.
Elections & Voting: South Dakota Secretary of State
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South Dakota Secretary of State — Elections & Voting. Official statewide election information, candidate lists, ballot information, and voter registration resources.
South Dakota Secretary of State, Monae L. Johnson
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South Dakota Secretary of State — Voter Registrations by County. Official statewide statistics on registered voters by county and party affiliation.
Division of Insurance License Verification
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South Dakota Division of Insurance — License Verification. Official lookup to verify licensure of individual insurance producers, agencies, and insurance companies via State Based Systems (SBS).
Register of Deeds | Hanson County
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Dakota at Home — official South Dakota Department of Human Services resource for long-term-care planning, in-home services, and aging information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Hanson County?
Hanson County court cases are No verified official source for this record type is currently listed. For statewide lookup, see the state judiciary or relevant agency portal.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by South Dakota law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in South Dakota?
Yes — in South Dakota, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Hanson County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.