Apple Valley Mugshot Records
Apple Valley busted mugshots go through the Dakota County Jail, which handles all bookings for the city. About 56,000 people live in Apple Valley, a south metro suburb known for the Minnesota Zoo. The Apple Valley Police Department makes arrests locally, but all jail processing happens at the county level. Mugshots get taken when someone is booked into the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center. You can check the county's inmate search tools to see who is in custody. Court records from Apple Valley cases are searchable online for free through the state system. This page breaks down the best ways to find busted mugshots and arrest data from Apple Valley.
Apple Valley Overview
Dakota County Processes Apple Valley Arrests
Apple Valley does not operate its own jail. All arrests get processed at the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center. The county sheriff runs the jail and takes care of intake, booking photos, and inmate records. When Apple Valley police make an arrest, the person is transported to the county facility for processing.
Call the Dakota County Sheriff at (651) 438-4700 to ask about someone in custody. The county website at co.dakota.mn.us has links to jail info and inmate search tools. Dakota County also has a Western Service Center in Apple Valley where you can access some county services in person without driving to Hastings. For a complete overview of the county system, visit the Dakota County busted mugshots page.
| County Jail | Dakota County Law Enforcement Center |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (651) 438-4700 |
| County Website | co.dakota.mn.us |
| County Page | Dakota County Busted Mugshots |
Apple Valley Police Department
The Apple Valley Police Department is at 7100 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. The main phone number is (952) 953-2700. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and handle investigations. The department works closely with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office on cases that cross city boundaries.
To request a police report or arrest record from the Apple Valley PD, submit a data practices request. Minnesota law under Minn. Stat. 13.82 makes basic arrest data public. Names, dates, charges, and booking photos are all available. There may be a small copy fee. Call the department to ask about the current process and wait time for getting records.
Dakota County provides online resources for looking up jail and court records from Apple Valley arrests.
How to Search Apple Valley Busted Mugshots
The Dakota County jail roster is the best starting point for current bookings. It shows active inmates with their booking photo and charges. Once someone gets released, they may not appear on the active roster anymore.
Minnesota Court Records Online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us covers Dakota County in the 1st Judicial District. Search by name or case number to see case filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. The system is free and open to the public. It does not display mugshots, but it shows the legal path of each case.
The Dakota County inmate search tool helps you find people currently held at the county jail.
The BCA criminal history tool at cch.state.mn.us shows conviction data statewide. Apple Valley convictions stay public for 15 years after the sentence ends. The DOC Public Viewer at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer covers people in state prison. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you get custody change alerts for free.
Busted Mugshots Under Minnesota Law
Mugshots are public data in Minnesota. Minn. Stat. 13.82, subd. 26 makes booking photos available to anyone who requests them. Basic arrest data is public too. This includes the person's name, the date, the place, and the charges.
Conviction records are public for 15 years under Minn. Stat. 13.87. The clock starts when the person finishes their sentence. After 15 years, the data goes private. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction are generally not available in public databases.
Expungement is an option under Minn. Stat. 609A.01. If a judge seals the record, it drops out of public search results. Wait times range from two years for misdemeanors to five years for some felonies. Offenses requiring sex offender registration cannot be sealed.
Under Minn. Stat. 364.021, Minnesota's "Ban the Box" law prevents employers from asking about criminal history on a job application. They have to wait until the interview stage or a conditional offer. This does not remove the record from databases, but it changes when employers are allowed to look at that information.
Requesting Apple Valley Police Records
To get a copy of a police report or specific arrest record from Apple Valley, contact the police department at (952) 953-2700. You can visit the station at 7100 147th St. West or call to ask about the data practices request process. Specify what records you need and provide any case numbers or names you have. The department must respond to valid requests within a reasonable time.
For records held by Dakota County, contact the sheriff at (651) 438-4700. County records include jail booking data, inmate history, and release information. Court records can be obtained through the Court Administrator in the 1st Judicial District. The Minnesota Judicial Branch at mncourts.gov has details on how to request certified copies of court documents and what fees apply. Apple Valley residents can also use the Dakota County Western Service Center in the city for some county services.
Dakota County Busted Mugshots
Apple Valley is in Dakota County. All jail bookings from the city get handled at the county level. For the full breakdown on the Dakota County jail, court records, and how to get records, see the county page.
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