Yankton County Departments/Services copies of real estate documents. The $274,793 total also includes $94,349 in Land Transfer Fees (representing $94.35 million in 2016 Yankton County land sales). Records and documents processed by the Yankton County Register of Deeds staff in 2016 included: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1,394 Birth Certificates 1,340 Death Certificates 712 County and Hospital Liens 952 Property Transfers 890 Deeds 830 Mortgage Satisfactions 855 Mortgages 384 Marriage Certificates 250 Assignments, Addendums, Amendments 69 Easements 131 Burial Permits 183 Marriage Licenses 172 State, Federal and Mechanic Liens 76 Plats 25 Lis Pendens (Initial Foreclosure Actions) Yankton County Sheriff’s Office Phone: (605) 668-3567 Fax: (605) 260-2780 Address: 410 Walnut Street, Yankton SD 57078 Sheriff: Jim Vlahakis The Sheriff’s Office is located on the first floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center building at 410 Walnut Street. Use the entrance on the south side of the building. The office of the Sheriff has many duties as required by state statute. “The Sheriff shall keep and preserve Jim Vlahakis the peace within his county, for which Yankton County purpose he is empowered to call to his aid Sheriff such persons or power of his county as he may deem necessary. He must pursue and apprehend all felons, and must execute all writs, warrants, and other process from any court or magistrate which shall be directed to him by legal authority” SDCL 7-12-1 The office of the Sheriff also has the responsibility for the administration and operation of the Yankton County Jail. The new Yankton County Jail has a capacity of housing 120 inmates. The Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for the safe transport of Yankton county prisoners to and from any jurisdiction in the state by court order and for returning felony suspects that may be extradited from anywhere in the United States for criminal charges in Yankton County. In addition to our statutory responsibilities the Deputies of the Office investigate crimes and respond to the many different calls for law enforcement assistance throughout the county 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 18vYANKTON COUNTY GUIDE 2017 Sheriff Vlahakis regards it as a privilege to lead the professional and dedicated group of men and women in serving the citizens of Yankton County and he encourages you to feel free to contact his office at any time with questions or concerns. Yankton County States Attorney’s Office Phone: (605) 665-4301 Fax: (605) 668-1883 Address: 410 Walnut Street, Ste. 100, Yankton SD 57078 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm The States Attorney’s Office is located on the first floor of the Yankton County Courthouse and Safety Center building at 410 Walnut Street. Use the entrance on the west side of the building. Staff Rob Klimisch, States Attorney John Erich Laura Lisa “Imagine if you had a magical place where you could go to feel recharged and renewed each day. You can when you own a Caldera Spa.” Featuring Hot Springs & Caldera Spas LEISURE WORLD, INC. Spas • Swimming Pools • Saunas 1900 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078 • 605-665-1240 2500 S. 13th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 • 402-371-8425 Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm Winter Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm www.leisureworldsd.com