Minnehaha

Organization 19

Departments

• Minnehaha County Auditor - Elections Elections

  The County Auditor handles the county's accounting functions (accounts payable, payroll, capital asset records, liquor license applications, financial reports, tax levies), serves as clerk for the County Commission, and runs elections: voter registration, precincts, polling places, ballots, election officials and results. Administration Building, 1st Floor.

  (605) 367-4220 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Commission Office Legislative

  Provides administrative support to the five elected, part-time County Commissioners. Administration Building, 3rd Floor. Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

  (605) 367-4206 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Coroner/Medical Examiner

  Office location: 1305 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

  (605) 333-1730 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Assessment

  Annually values all real property in Minnehaha County at its full and true value; discovers, lists and values real property, reviews abatements and administers state ad valorem property tax assessment law. The Director is appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

  (605) 367-4228 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Emergency Management Emergency Management

  Conducts hazard analysis and develops and updates plans for emergency preparedness, response, recovery and hazard mitigation, and coordinates the response and recovery activities of departments and organizations providing emergency services.

  (605) 367-4290 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Facilities Public Works

  Public Safety Building.

  (605) 367-4241
• Minnehaha County Highway Department Public Works

  Responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of approximately 200 bridges and 347 miles of roadway, with sections for administration, road maintenance, bridge and sign maintenance, engineering, noxious weeds and pest control, and fleet maintenance.

  (605) 367-4316 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Human Resources Human Resources

  Recruitment, compensation and benefits, job classification and employee relations for the county's more than 630 full-time and 60 part-time employees. Administration Building, 3rd Floor.

  (605) 367-4337 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Human Services Human Services

  Pending eligibility, emergency financial assistance with shelter, rent or deposit, past-due utility bills, medications, transportation, funeral or burial and hospital bills; after-hours emergency on-call through the 211 Helpline. Also runs the Veterans Service Office.

  (605) 367-4217 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Information Technology Information Technology

  Public Safety Building.

  (605) 367-4320
• Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center Police

  Regional juvenile detention facility providing secure detention for Minnehaha County and 16 surrounding South Dakota counties.

  (605) 367-4313 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Planning & Zoning Planning

  Manages the physical growth of the unincorporated area of the county: comprehensive plan, enforcement of zoning and subdivision regulations, zoning and building permits, inspection of new construction, and the county GIS. Also administers county parks.

  (605) 367-4204 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Pretrial Services Courts

  Pretrial check-ins, automatic text court date reminders, and community resource referrals.

  (605) 367-6003 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Public Advocate Legal

  Organized under SDCL 7-16A to provide legal representation to indigents and other qualified persons entitled to court-appointed attorneys. Administration Building, 3rd Floor.

  (605) 367-7392 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Public Defender Legal

  Provides legal representation and social advocacy to those with limited access to resources. Annex Building.

  (605) 367-4242 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Clerk

  The primary records office of the county: records land records (plats, deeds, mortgages, easements, liens), military discharge records, UCC filings and other documents, and issues South Dakota vital records (birth, death, marriage) and marriage licenses. Administration Building, 1st Floor.

  (605) 367-4223 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office Police

  Preserves public safety and quality of life within Minnehaha County. Law Enforcement Center, 320 W. 4th St.

  (605) 367-4300 sheriff.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County State's Attorney Legal

  Chief prosecutor of adult and juvenile crimes occurring in Minnehaha County; protects children in abusive or neglectful homes; provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Commissioners and county departments. Administration Building, 2nd Floor.

  (605) 367-4226 www.minnehahacounty.gov
• Minnehaha County Treasurer Finance

  Collects property taxes for the county, cities and school districts; issues motor vehicle licenses and collects motor vehicle fees and wheel taxes; assists senior and disabled citizens with property tax relief applications. Administration Building, 1st Floor. No transactions begin after 4:30 p.m.

  (605) 367-4211 www.minnehahacounty.gov