Pennington County Jail, SD

Pennington County Jail (WSDJSC) schedules in-person visitation based on housing and security classification. Wednesday evenings have a special visit period around 7:00–8:00 pm, with additional visits on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Call 605-394-2639 to confirm your classification details. Each detainee gets one visit per scheduled visiting day, with a maximum of two visitors per session. Adults need a photo ID and should arrive at least 15 minutes before the posted start time for processing. You'll pass through a metal detector, and staff can deny entry for inappropriate clothing or signs of intoxication. Leave personal items outside the visitation area—hats, coats, hoodies, jackets, and cell phones aren't allowed, but lockers are available. Anything you want to leave for a detainee must go through staff for approval and documentation.

Pennington County Jail uses InmateSales for video visitation, so you'll set everything up through the vendor rather than the jail directly. Download the InmateSales and InmateSales View apps, then follow the in-app steps to purchase minutes and request access to "Pennington County SD." Prefer a computer? Create an account on the InmateSales website, add funds, request access to "Pennington County SD," and select View-Remote Video to schedule. For phone time, you can use the InmateSales app, the website, call 1-877-998-5678, or visit the kiosk in the jail lobby. Join at your scheduled time through the app or website. Remote sessions are monitored and can be ended for inappropriate conduct.

Mail at Pennington County Jail works differently than you might expect. All incoming general mail gets scanned, and the inmate receives a digital copy—the original paper is discarded. Include a valid return address and the inmate's name on your envelope, addressed to: Pennington County Jail, 307 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. Don't include postage stamps. Mail containing stamps will be returned, since inmates must purchase stamps through commissary. Indigent inmates can send unlimited legal mail and may request postage for one 1 oz. personal letter per week within the Continental U.S. If mail appears to violate a protection or no-contact order, the jail notifies law enforcement under SDCL 25-10-13.

Pennington County Jail is located at 900 Concourse Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703. The main phone line is (605) 394-2174. There's also an administrative mailing PO Box for correspondence—useful for non-legal mail or paperwork. Administration office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, so call within that window for the best response. For emergencies involving someone at the jail, call 911. For routine questions, use the jail's phone number or the county's non-emergency channels. Before visiting or sending mail, double-check details on the official county or facility page and have identifying information ready when you call.