How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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Writing to someone at Pennington County Jail? A few details—address format, stamp rules, and the new scanning process—determine whether your letter actually gets through.
Download the InmateSales and InmateSales View apps, then purchase minutes and request access to “Pennington County SD.” If you prefer, use the InmateSales website to create an account, add funds, request access to “Pennington County SD,” and select View-Remote Video to schedule.
You can purchase phone time through the InmateSales app or online through the InmateSales website. You can also add phone time by calling 1-877-998-5678 or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
Yes. Remote video visits and calls through the vendor are typically monitored. Sessions can be ended for inappropriate conduct, so follow the vendor and facility rules.
Address the envelope to the inmate by name and include your return address. Use: Pennington County Jail, 307 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
No. Any incoming mail that contains postage stamps will be returned to the sender, and inmates must purchase stamps through commissary.
No—general incoming mail is scanned, and the inmate receives a digital facsimile. The original paper mail is discarded.
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