SD Women's Prison, SD

Getting approved is the first step to visiting at SD Women's Prison. You can apply online, email the printable visitation application to VisitList@state.sd.us, or mail it directly to the facility. The DOC also has an online visitors form for submitting requests. Visiting sessions run Monday through Sunday, with all posted times in Central Standard Time (CST). Confirm your session time before traveling. Before applying, check with the inmate that you're listed as an approved caller since both video and in-person visits require approval. Video visits are monitored and can be ended for inappropriate conduct. Plan to check in at least 15 minutes early, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and sign a Consent to Search Authorization to enter.

At SD Women's Prison, you need to check in 15 minutes before your scheduled visit and show a valid government-issued photo ID. To request a visit, submit the DOC online visitors form at the DOC visitation forms URL and follow the facility's instructions. Before applying for video or in-person visits, confirm with the inmate that you're listed as an approved caller. Video visits are monitored and can be ended for inappropriate conduct. Pay attention to time zones when scheduling since all visitation times are shown in Central Standard Time (CST). For remote calls and video visits, the typical process is: register with the approved vendor, schedule through the vendor portal or app, add funds if needed, and join at the scheduled time.

Pheasantland Industries manages the DOC commissary program at SD Women's Prison, running commissary services while helping incarcerated workers build warehousing and fulfillment job skills. To add money to an incarcerated person's account, families commonly use lobby kiosks, front-desk deposits, or online third-party services. Available options vary by facility, so confirm the accepted method before sending funds. Money in the account covers commissary purchases and billed charges like medications and room and board. Unpaid balances may be referred to collections. Withdrawals are typically requested using a facility form, and any remaining balance is generally refunded at release. Personal checks usually aren't accepted, so stick to approved deposit options.