Access Burnsville 72 Hour Booking
Burnsville 72 hour booking records go through the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. People arrested in Burnsville are transported to the county jail for full booking and processing. You can search for current inmates online for free through Dakota County's inmate search tool. The Burnsville Police Department keeps its own arrest reports and handles data requests through their Records Unit. About 64,000 people call Burnsville home. The city sits at the intersection of I-35W and I-35E, and its police department stays busy. All booking data from Burnsville ends up in the Dakota County system where the public can access it.
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Burnsville 72 Hour Booking Process
Burnsville does not run a city jail. Arrests made by Burnsville police result in transport to the Dakota County Jail at 1580 Highway 55 in Hastings. The county jail handles all formal 72 hour booking for the area. Booking staff process each person, take fingerprints and photos, and enter the charges into the county's records system.
Minnesota Statute 641.05 requires that jails maintain a register showing each inmate's name, reason for commitment, and dates of intake and release. The arrested person must go before a judge within 36 hours of the arrest. These rules make sure booking records are created quickly and kept on file. The 72 hour booking record from the Dakota County Jail captures the details of every Burnsville arrest.
| Police | Burnsville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Civic Center Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 |
| Phone | (952) 895-4600 |
| Non-Emergency | 651-322-2323 or 952-322-2323 |
| Records Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Burnsville Booking Records
The Dakota County Inmate Search is your first stop when looking for Burnsville 72 hour booking data. This free tool shows everyone currently in custody at the Dakota County Jail. Search by name to see charges, booking dates, and estimated court times. Every arrest from Burnsville shows up in this system.
The Burnsville Police Department website also has useful information. The main police page at burnsvillemn.gov covers how to request records and other police services.
The Records Unit at the Burnsville Police Department handles data requests during regular business hours.
For a broader search, try the Minnesota Court Records Online system. It covers all court cases in the 1st Judicial District, which includes Dakota County. You can search by name or case number to find charges and case outcomes tied to Burnsville arrests. The Dakota County warrant search is another free tool that shows outstanding arrest warrants.
Burnsville Arrest Data and Records
Arrest data from Burnsville is public. Minnesota Statute 13.82 says that law enforcement arrest data is available to anyone. Public data includes the person's name, age, sex, and address. It also includes details about the arrest like the time, location, charges, and whether force was used.
The Burnsville Police Department Records Unit takes requests by phone at (952) 895-4600 during hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also submit a request online through the Burnsville public data request form. Email requests go to burnsvillepolice@burnsvillemn.gov. For jail records specifically, contact the Dakota County Sheriff's Office at dcjailadmin@co.dakota.mn.us or DCSOrecords@co.dakota.mn.us.
Burnsville also offers a Letter of Clearance service, sometimes called a good conduct letter. This costs $35 and requires cash or check only. Call the Records Unit at (952) 895-4600 to set it up. Bring valid ID. These letters get used for things like immigration cases, citizenship applications, and adoption proceedings.
Statewide Booking Record Tools
Several state databases can help you track down Burnsville booking information. The DOC Public Viewer shows state corrections records if someone ends up in a state facility after their booking. The BCA Criminal History Search pulls from a centralized criminal records database covering every county in Minnesota.
Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs what corrections data is public and what is restricted. Basic booking facts like name, charges, and dates are almost always public. Medical information, informant data, and certain security details are not. Juvenile records have their own set of restrictions and are generally not available to the public.
Nearby Booking Record Resources
Burnsville shares Dakota County with several other cities that have their own 72 hour booking pages. Eagan, Apple Valley, and Lakeville all use the Dakota County Jail. The same inmate search tool covers arrests from all of these cities.
Bloomington borders Burnsville to the north but is in Hennepin County, so their bookings go through a different jail. Eden Prairie is also close by and in Hennepin County. If you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest, the VINE notification system tracks custody status across all Minnesota jails and can help you narrow it down.
Dakota County 72 Hour Booking
Burnsville is in Dakota County, and every 72 hour booking from a Burnsville arrest goes through the Dakota County Jail. The county system processes arrests from Burnsville and other south metro cities. Visit the Dakota County page for more on the jail, warrants, and data requests.