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This page lists all 72 county jails in South Dakota. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About County Jails in South Dakota
Understanding county jails in the South Dakota
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of county jails and correctional facilities in South Dakota. This page lists every active county-level detention facility operating across South Dakota, providing families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, social workers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about county-level incarceration. County jails are often the first longer-term facility a person is sent to after initial arrest and police booking, making this directory essential for anyone trying to locate a recently arrested loved one.
What Are County Jails and How Do They Work?
County jails in South Dakota are local correctional facilities operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections. They serve as the primary point of longer-term detention for individuals awaiting trial, unable to make bail, or serving shorter sentences for misdemeanor offenses.
The county jail system is decentralized — each county operates its own facility tailored to its population size, court system, and law enforcement needs. This means county jails vary significantly in size, capacity, programming, and conditions.
How County Jails Differ From Other Facilities
- County Jails: Operated by sheriff's office. Hold pretrial detainees, those unable to make bail, misdemeanor sentences under one year.
- City/Municipal Jails: Operated by city police. Shorter holds immediately after arrest before county transfer.
- Police Lockups: Short-term holding (24-72 hours) during initial booking and processing.
- State Prisons: Operated by South Dakota's DOC for felony sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
Types of County Correctional Facilities
- County Jail: Standard county detention facility serving the general pretrial and sentenced misdemeanor population.
- County Correctional Center: Larger facility with expanded programming, multiple housing units, and specialized services.
- County Detention Center: Often houses higher proportion of pretrial detainees or federal contract inmates.
- County Work Release Center: Minimum-security allowing day employment with evening return.
- County Medical/Mental Health Facility: Specialized units for inmates requiring ongoing medical or mental health care.
- County Honor Farm: Minimum-security where inmates perform outdoor work assignments.
How to Use This Directory
- Browse the full directory of all county jails in South Dakota by scrolling below.
- Filter by county using the dropdown to narrow results to a specific county.
- Switch states using the state selector to load county jails in any other US state.
- Click any facility to open its dedicated page with contact details and inmate search.
- Locate an inmate using the search feature on any facility page or our main inmate locator.
Finding an Inmate in a County Jail
County jails maintain their own inmate databases, and most offer online inmate lookup tools through the county sheriff's website. The fastest way to find someone is to identify the county where they were arrested using the directory below, then visit that facility's dedicated page to use the inmate search feature. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all county jails simultaneously.
Visitation
Policies vary considerably — some jails offer in-person contact visits, others have non-contact or video visitation only. Check visitation rules for the specific facility before planning a visit. Click any facility to view its complete visitation guidelines.
Calling an Inmate
Phone calls are outbound only from pre-approved numbers. Your number must be registered with the facility's phone provider and a prepaid account funded. Read our calling guide for complete setup instructions.
Getting Bail
Once bail is set at arraignment, pay it directly to the county jail or court, or work with a licensed bail bondsman who will post bail for a fee of 10-15% of the total amount.
Programs Available
Larger county jails typically offer GED and literacy programs, substance abuse counseling, religious services, and sometimes vocational training. Program availability varies significantly by facility size and resources.
Sheriff's Role
In most counties, the sheriff's office operates and manages the county jail. The sheriff is accountable for safe, humane, and legally compliant operation, including staffing, programming, medical services, and state/federal compliance.
Release & Reentry
Release can happen through bail, sentence completion, dismissal of charges, or court order. The transition back to daily life requires planning for employment, family reconnection, court-ordered supervision, and financial stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
County Jails by County in South Dakota
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Filter County Jails by County
South Dakota has County Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the County Jails in a specific county within South Dakota. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All County Jails in South Dakota
Complete listing of county jails
Browse the Complete List of County Jails in South Dakota
The full directory of county jails and correctional facilities in South Dakota is displayed below. Every active county-operated detention facility is included in this listing. Each entry includes the facility name, operating county, location, address, security classification, and contact information. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections and serve as the primary detention facility for the county's pretrial population and sentenced misdemeanor offenders.
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Fall River County SD Jail
906 North River, Hot Springs, SD 57747-1387
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Fall River | View Details |
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Faulk County Jail
924 Lafoon Ave PO Box 157, Faulkton, SD 57438-0157
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Faulk | View Details |
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Grant County SD Jail
222 East 5th Ave, Milbank, SD 57252-2433
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Grant | View Details |
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Gregory County Jail
221 East 8th St PO Box 431, Burke, SD 57523-0431
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Gregory | View Details |
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Haakon County Jail
140 South Howard PO Box 249, Philip, SD 57567-0249
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Haakon | View Details |
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Hamlin County Jail
300 4th St PO Box 208, Hayti, SD 57241-0208
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Hamlin | View Details |
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Hand County Jail
415 West 1st Ave, Room 102, Miller, SD 57362-1352
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Hand | View Details |
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Hanson County Jail
430 Main St PO Box 97, Alexandria, SD 57311-0097
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Hanson | View Details |
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Harding County SD Jail
102 East Allison St
PO Box 293, Buffalo, SD 57720-0293
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Harding | View Details |
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Hughes County SD Jail
3100 East Hwy 34, Pierre, SD 57501
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Hughes | View Details |
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Hutchinson County SD Jail
140 East Euclid St, Room 123, Olivet, SD 57052-0123
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Hutchinson | View Details |
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Hyde County SD Jail
412 Commercial Ave
PO Box 521, Highmore, SD 57345
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Hyde | View Details |
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Jackson County SD Jail
700 Main St
PO Box 127, Kadoka, SD 57543-0127
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Jackson | View Details |
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Jerauld County Jail
205 South Wallace Ave PO Box 453, Wessington Springs, SD 57...
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Jerauld | View Details |
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Jones County SD Jail
104 East 4th St
PO Box 95, Murdo, SD 57559-0095
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Jones | View Details |
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Kingsbury County Jail
204 2nd St SE PO Box 136, De Smet, SD 57231-0136
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Kingsbury | View Details |
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Lake County SD Jail
200 East Center St
PO Box 386, Madison, SD 57042
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Lake | View Details |
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Lawrence County SD Jail
80 Sherman St
PO Box 405, Deadwood, SD 57732
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Lawrence | View Details |
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Lincoln County SD Jail
128 North Main St, Canton, SD 57013-1785
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Lyman County Jail
300 South Main St PO Box 97, Kennebec, SD 57544-0097
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Lyman | View Details |
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Marshall County SD Jail
911 Vanderhorck St
PO Box 9, Britton, SD 57430-0009
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Marshall | View Details |
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McCook County Jail
130 West Essex Ave
PO Box 58, Salem, SD 57058
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McCook | View Details |
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McPherson County SD Jail
706 Main St
PO Box 158, Leola, SD 57456-0158
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McPherson | View Details |
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Meade County SD Jail
1400 Main St, Sturgis, SD 57785-1444
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Meade | View Details |
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Mellette County Jail
South 1st & McKinley PO Box 189, White River, SD 57579-0189
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Mellette | View Details |
County Jails in Other States
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