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1. What’s the difference between a Jury Trial and a Court Trial?

In a jury trial, the decision of guilt or innocence is decided by either 6 or 12 citizens that were chosen out of a pool of people. They would listen to the evidence and make the decision. In a court trial, there is no jury present. The judge would listen to the evidence and make the decision.

2. Do I qualify for a public defender?

The judge makes that determination as to whether or not you qualify. You will be required to complete a form and the judge may also ask you some questions regarding your eligibility for a public defender. There are certain criteria you must meet to be eligible for a public defender. If you qualify, you will be know before your case proceeds.

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1. When should I call 911?

You should call 911 for police, fire and medical emergencies, to report crimes in progress, or that have just occurred.

2. What is the non-emergency number for Scott County Sheriff’s Dispatch?

The non-emergency number for Scott County Sheriff's Dispatch is 952-445-1411.

3. What agencies does Scott County dispatch for?

Scott County dispatches for:
- Shakopee Police Department and Shakopee Fire Department
- Savage Police Department and Savage Fire Department
- Prior Lake Police Department and Prior Lake Fire Department
- Mdewakanton Emergency Services
- Jordan Police Department and Jordan Fire Department
- Belle Plaine Police Department, Belle Plaine Fire Department, and Belle Plaine Ambulance
- New Prague Police Department, New Prague Fire Department, and New Prague Ambulance
- Elko-New Market Police Department, Elko-New Market Fire Department

4. What are the phone numbers for Police Departments in Scott County?

Belle Plaine: 952-873-4307, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Elko New Market: 952-461-2711, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jordan: 952-492-2009, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Prior Lake: 952-440-3555, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Savage: 952-882-2600, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Shakopee: 952-233-9400, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Calling these numbers after hours, the phone will roll over to Scott County Sheriff Dispatch.

5. How do I get a 911 address marker for the end of my driveway?

Contact Jason Allen at the Scott County Highway Department at 952-496-8042. If your address marker or post has been damaged or is missing, the Highway Department will replace it. The marker will be placed in the road right of way on the same side of the road as the access to your home or business. For purposes of uniformity and consistency and safety issues involving utilities in the road right of way, it is not recommended that you attempt to replace your own marker. There is a fee for replacement of a marker and/or post, depending on the materials used.

6. How do I get a copy of a police or accident report?

Call sheriff records 952-496-8320 for reports from the Sheriff’s Department. They will need to know the date and time, ICR number, incident type or address. There is a fee if there is a report, $5 for the first page, $0.25 per additional page. To get reports from city Police Departments contact the department that wrote the report.

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1. What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood Watch is a community-based program that has been proven to reduce crime. Residents participating in Neighborhood Watch are given information on crime prevention and ways to improve their home and personal security. They watch for and report suspicious or unusual activity they see occurring in their neighborhood. This enables law enforcement to be much more effective in working with the citizens to reduce crime and resolve neighborhood problems.

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1. Who do I call if I have information on a crime?

If the crime is in progress or it is an emergency, call 911. For any information that is not an emergency, call 952-445-1411 and your call will be directed to the proper person.

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1. Why does the court issue a warrant?

Most commonly, a warrant is issued when a person fails to show for a court appearance when summoned.