How to Contact an Inmate at SD Women's Prison, SD (SD)
Contact options can feel confusing at first. Start by confirming you're approved to communicate, then call the facility directly for current instructions on visits and video visits.
Before applying for a video visit or in-person visit at SD Women's Prison, check with the inmate to confirm you're on their approved caller list. This one step can save you real frustration. If you're not approved, your visit request won't move forward.
Note: Video visits are monitored at SD Women’s Prison. If appropriate conduct is not maintained, the visit may be terminated.
For visit-related questions, call (605) 773-6636 (listed on the GTL visitation portal for SD Women's Prison). Calling is the fastest way to confirm the current process and any requirements for your situation.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Ask the inmate to confirm you are an approved caller before you apply for video or face-to-face visits.
- ✓ Call SD Women’s Prison at (605) 773-6636 to ask what you need to do next and what information you should have ready.
- Assume the call is monitored. Treat a video visit like you are speaking in a public setting.
- Keep your conduct appropriate throughout the visit. If conduct is not maintained, staff can end the visit.
- If the visit is terminated, reset and try again later. Focus on staying calm and following the conduct expectations next time.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm with the inmate that you are an approved caller before you apply for video or face-to-face visits.
- ✓ Ask the facility to explain what behavior is considered inappropriate during a video visit, since video visits are monitored and can be terminated.
- ✓ Verify you have the correct contact number for visit questions: (605) 773-6636.
- ✓ Get the current details you will need to plan (visit days and times, how to register, and any fees or account setup required).
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