Apple Valley Booking Releases and Arrest Records

Apple Valley booking releases are public records that show people arrested and booked into custody in the city. Arrests made by the Apple Valley Police Department result in bookings at the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. This page shows you how to find those records using the Dakota County inmate search, VINE, and other free state tools.

Apple Valley Police Department

The Apple Valley Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Officers make arrests for a broad range of offenses including DUI, drug charges, assault, domestic violence, theft, and more. After an arrest, the person is transported to the Dakota County Jail in Hastings for booking and detention. Apple Valley runs no city jail of its own.

For questions about a specific Apple Valley arrest, start with the police department. They hold the arrest report for cases originating in the city. The department can walk you through the data request process for obtaining copies of public records.

The main line at (952) 953-2700 handles non-emergency inquiries. The department's website has additional information about how to request records and what the process involves.

Dakota County Jail - Apple Valley Booking Records

Every person arrested in Apple Valley is processed at the Dakota County Jail. The facility handles bookings from multiple cities across Dakota County and processes roughly 9,000 bookings per year. Dakota County offers a free online inmate search tool so you can look up recent bookings without making a phone call.

The Dakota County Inmate Search at co.dakota.mn.us is the first tool to use when looking for someone arrested in Apple Valley. The search is free and open to anyone. It shows current inmates as well as recent releases. For questions the online tool doesn't answer, call the jail at (651) 438-4700.

What Apple Valley Booking Records Contain

Apple Valley arrest records follow the same format as all Dakota County bookings. These are public documents under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act. Several key pieces of information must be disclosed under state law.

Public booking data includes the person's full name and date of birth, the date and time of booking, the arresting agency (Apple Valley Police for city arrests), and the charges at booking. It's important to understand that booking charges are preliminary. The Dakota County Attorney reviews the arrest and decides what to formally file in court. Charges can be added, dropped, or changed after that review.

Booking records also include physical descriptors such as height, weight, hair color, and eye color. Mugshot photos may be accessible depending on the county's disclosure practices. Bond information is added once a judge sets it, which typically happens at a first appearance hearing. Release information shows whether the person bonded out, was released on their own recognizance, or is still in custody.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest data is classified as public. The statute requires disclosure of the name, date, time, charges, and arresting agency. Minnesota Statute 13.85 covers what county correctional facilities must share and protect. Minnesota Statute 641.05 establishes the legal basis for how counties operate their jail facilities. Medical records, juvenile data, and active investigation information are not public.

State Tools for Apple Valley Arrest Records

Several statewide tools let you dig deeper into arrest and criminal history records for Apple Valley cases. These are free and available to anyone.

VINE Inmate Locator

VINE is a free statewide notification and lookup service. It covers all Minnesota county jails, including Dakota County. Search by name at VINELink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE shows whether someone is currently in custody and at which facility. You can also register for automatic alerts, so you're notified when someone is released, transferred, or has a status change. The service runs 24/7.

BCA Criminal History Search

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) maintains a public criminal history database at chs.state.mn.us. Free public name searches show statewide conviction records and court dispositions. The BCA database doesn't show real-time jail status, but it provides historical information about someone's prior record in Minnesota going back years.

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)

Once an Apple Valley arrest leads to formal charges in Dakota County District Court, the case appears on MCRO at mncourts.gov. MCRO shows charges, hearing schedules, and current case status. It's the best way to follow a case from arrest through the court process.

How to Request Apple Valley Arrest Records

Two agencies hold records you might need, depending on what you're looking for.

For the original arrest report, contact the Apple Valley Police Department at 7100 147th St. West or call (952) 953-2700. Arrest reports are public under the MGDPA. Submit a written request identifying the subject's name and the date of arrest. The department must respond within a reasonable time. Copy fees may apply, but the agency cannot charge for staff search time on standard requests.

For jail booking records held by Dakota County, contact the Dakota County Jail at 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, or call (651) 438-4700. A written MGDPA request gets you booking sheets and related documents. For court records tied to a Dakota County case, use MCRO for free online access or contact the Dakota County District Court for certified copies.

If a request is denied, the agency must cite the specific statute allowing the denial. Appeals go to the Minnesota Department of Administration's Information Policy Analysis Division.

Nearby Cities

Apple Valley is close to several other south metro cities with qualifying populations.

Dakota County Booking Releases

All Apple Valley arrests are booked through the Dakota County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Hastings.