Brown County Public Index (South Dakota)

Brown County Courts act as judicial bodies to resolve legal disputes, including civil and criminal cases in Brown County, South Dakota. They may also provide a searchable public index of Brown County court records, including case information, trial outcomes, and any sentences, plea bargains, or settlements. Brown County public indexes allow searches by name or business name, by case number, or by court or case type, which can provide information on misdemeanors and felonies, traffic court violations, family court cases, divorce records, and appeal records. Many Courts provide online access to the Brown County public index.

Aberdeen Circuit Court Aberdeen SD 101 1st Avenue Southeast 57401 605-626-2451


Brown County Clerk Offices maintain public records for a county or local government, including vital records, property records, and permit records in Brown County, South Dakota. Clerks may provide a public index to search their Brown County records, which can provide information on birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates. Brown County public indexes may also contain property tax assessments, real estate appraisal reports, property owner information, and other records related to property. Brown County Clerks may provide online access to their public index, which can be used for many forms of research.

Aberdeen Clerk Aberdeen SD 102 4th Avenue Southeast, Ste 408 57401 605-226-7240

Brown County Clerk Aberdeen SD 101 1st Avenue Southeast 57401 605-626-2451

Brown County Archives preserve documents and other records that hold historical significance in Brown County, South Dakota. They may also keep public records such as Brown County birth certificates, property sale records, and historical maps. Archives may provide a public index to search for their documents by type, location, name, or business name. These public indexes can also provide information on historic property boundaries, death certificates, and criminal records, making them valuable resources for conducting Brown County genealogical research. Archives may provide access to the Brown County public index on their website.

Aberdeen Police Records Archive Aberdeen SD 114 2nd Avenue Southeast 57401 605-626-7060


Brown County Libraries collect and store documents and multimedia records which they make available to the public in Brown County, South Dakota. A Library, especially a state library or municipal library, may also store public records. Libraries often make these records available through a public index, or a searchable database to locate Brown County government agency reports, government publications, vital records, and other public documents. These records can be used to find information on any individual or business, look up government documents, or conduct a background check, and Brown County public indexes may be available on the Library website.

Alexander Mitchell Library Aberdeen SD 519 South Kline Street 57401 605-626-7097