How to Apply for Visiting Approval at SD Women's Prison
You can apply for visiting approval at SD Women's Prison three ways: online, by email, or by mail.
SD Women's Prison accepts applications online, by email, or by mail. The online visitors form is usually the fastest option. If that doesn't work for you, download the printable application and either email it or mail it to the facility.
The South Dakota DOC online visitors form is your quickest option. It's the same form DOC uses to review all visitor applications. First-time applicants benefit from using the online version because it keeps your submission in the current DOC format, which makes processing smoother.
Can't complete the application online? Use the printable application instead. Fill it out, then email it to VisitList@state.sd.us. This works well if you can scan or photograph the form clearly and want to skip mailing delays.
You can also mail your completed printable application directly to the facility. Use this address: South Dakota Women's Prison, 3200 East Highway 34, c/o 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501.
Before you submit, email, or mail your application, double-check everything. Compare what you filled out against the DOC visitors form fields. Make sure you didn't skip any required sections.
Haven't heard back? Call SD Women's Prison at 605-773-6636 to check your application status or confirm they received it. The DOC also lists a fax number (605-773-3194) and a medical records fax (605-773-5256). Keep these handy in case staff ask you to resend something.
- ✓ Call SD Women’s Prison at 605-773-6636 to ask whether your visitation application was received and processed.
- ✓ If staff request a faxed copy, use the facility fax number listed by DOC (605-773-3194).
Quick tip: Before applying for video or in-person visits, confirm with the person you're visiting that you're on their approved caller list. Video visits are monitored and can be ended if conduct rules aren't followed.
Want the official rules? The DOC maintains a public visiting policy called Policy 300-23 (Offender Visiting). To request a copy, the most recent version, or any attachments, call the Policy and Compliance Manager at 605-773-3478.
Reference numbers: SD Women's Prison main phone 605-773-6636. Facility fax 605-773-3194. Medical records fax 605-773-5256. For DOC policy copies or attachments (including visiting policy materials), call the Policy and Compliance Manager at 605-773-3478.
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