Yankton County Departments/Services
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 the
peace within his county, for which purpose
he is empowered to call to his aid such
persons or power of his county as he may
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deem necessary. He must pursue and
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apprehend all felons, and must execute
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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.
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 Billings, Chief Deputy States Attorney
Erich Johnke, Deputy States Attorney
Laura Swenson, Secretary
Lisa Van Osdel, Secretary
Tera Schmidt, Clerk
Yankton County Treasurer’s Office
Phone: (605) 260-4400, Opt 7
Fax: (605) 260-4491
Address: 321 West 3rd Street Suite 107, Yankton, SD 57078
The Treasurer’s Office is located on the first floor of the Yankton
County Government Center building, in the northeast corner.
Services provided by the Treasurer’s Office:
• Vehicle Licensing
• Property Tax Payments
Staff
Patty L Vavra, Department Head
Tammy Seitzinger, Deputy
Teri Schneider, Clerk
Sara Vander Tuig, Clerk
Noreen Villim, Clerk
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