Lakeville Booking Releases
Lakeville booking releases are public records of arrests made by the Lakeville Police Department. Lakeville is in Dakota County, and all city arrests are processed through the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. You can search who is currently in custody using the Dakota County inmate search portal online. This page covers how to access current booking records, how to request records from Lakeville PD, what data Minnesota law requires law enforcement to release, and how to use state systems to follow a case from arrest to court.
Lakeville Overview
Lakeville Police Department
The Lakeville Police Department patrols and handles arrests within city limits. When Lakeville officers arrest someone, that person is transported to the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. The Lakeville PD website has resources for public safety and records requests.
| Agency | Lakeville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 9237 183rd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 |
| Phone | (952) 985-2800 |
| Police Website | Lakeville Police Department |
| Crime and Safety | Crime and Safety Links |
Source: lakevillemn.gov - Police Department
Contact Lakeville PD by phone at (952) 985-2800 to request copies of incident reports or accident reports. Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, basic arrest data is public and must be released when you ask. The department has 10 business days to respond to formal written requests.
Source: lakevillemn.gov - Crime and Safety Links
The crime and safety links page on the Lakeville city website has connections to the Dakota County inmate search, VINE, and other public safety resources. It's a good starting point when you need to track an arrest from the Lakeville area.
Dakota County Jail - Lakeville Booking Records
All Lakeville arrests are processed through the Dakota County Jail in Hastings. This is the only county jail for Dakota County, so all agencies in the county, including Lakeville Police, send their arrests there. You can search the inmate list online through the Dakota County inmate search portal.
| Facility | Dakota County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Phone | (651) 438-4800 |
| Inmate Search | Dakota County Inmate Search |
The Dakota County inmate search lets you look up current inmates by name. Results show the person's name, booking date, charges, and custody status. If the Lakeville Police Department made the arrest, the booking record reflects that. The search is free and available at any time through the county website.
Dakota County also shares the VINE notification system. This means you can sign up for alerts through VINE if you want to know when a specific inmate is released or transferred from the Hastings jail.
Note: The Dakota County Jail in Hastings is about 30 miles from Lakeville. If someone is arrested in Lakeville, they are transported to Hastings for booking. For current custody information, use the online inmate search rather than calling Lakeville PD.
What Lakeville Booking Records Contain
Lakeville arrest data follows the standards set by Minn. Stat. 13.82. This law governs what law enforcement must release as public arrest data. All Minnesota law enforcement agencies, including the Lakeville Police Department and the Dakota County Sheriff, must follow it.
Public arrest data includes:
- Full name of the person arrested
- Date, time, and location of the arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Name of the arresting officer
- Bail or bond amount
- Case or incident number
Some information is protected. Victim names in certain cases, active investigative details, and all records involving juveniles are not public. Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention data held by Dakota County Jail. County jail operations are also governed by Minn. Stat. 641.05.
State Resources for Lakeville Arrests
After a Lakeville arrest, several state systems help you track the case.
VINE Notifications
VINE covers the Dakota County Jail and all Minnesota county facilities. It's free to use. Call 1-877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com. You can check custody status or sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes.
Minnesota Court Records Online
After charges are filed, Lakeville cases appear in the Dakota County District Court, 1st Judicial District. MCRO at mncourts.gov is the free public system. Search by name or case number to see hearing dates, case status, and docket entries.
BCA Criminal History
The Minnesota BCA at chs.state.mn.us shows statewide conviction data. Use it to check if a prior Lakeville arrest resulted in a conviction. Public searches show conviction records. Full background checks require authorization.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Dakota County Booking Releases
All Lakeville arrests are booked through the Dakota County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.