Finding facility and state contact information
Looking for a South Dakota DOC facility's address or phone number? The DOC publishes facility contact details online. South Dakota Women's Prison lists a Pierre address and can be reached at 605-773-6636. Mike Durfee State Prison also publishes a phone number for visit questions: 605-369-2201.
For county jails, the sheriff's office or county jail website is usually where you'll find direct contact information. Pennington County's jail information includes a Rapid City address and phone number (605-394-2174), plus administration building hours. If you need to reach a state office outside a specific jail or prison, South Dakota's Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists a Pierre address and customer service phone number: 605-773-3165.
Common Questions
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Where should I mail letters or photos for an inmate in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County states that general inmate mail (except legal and medical mail) must be mailed to a processing PO Box in Longview, Texas. Your envelope needs the inmate’s name and booking (or identifying) number, a return address, and the contents must be 8.5 x 11 inches or smaller with no more than 5 pages (front side only). Minnehaha County also states that mail sent to that PO Box will be scanned for electronic delivery and then destroyed, and it will not be returned or released.
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What ID do I need to bring to visit in the lobby or in-person?
For lobby visits in Minnehaha County, you must present government-issued identification. The jail lists acceptable forms like a driver’s license, a valid passport, certain state or county IDs (with a birth certificate if the ID does not show a date of birth), or a military ID with photo and date of birth. For DOC visits scheduled through the DOC platform, plan to check in 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and have a valid ID ready at check-in.
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Do facilities charge inmates daily room and board or other fees?
Some facilities do. Minnehaha County states that sentenced inmates are charged a $10.00 per day room-and-board fee by the county. For South Dakota DOC prisons, commissary operations are overseen by Pheasantland Industries.
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How do I apply to visit Mike Durfee State Prison or who do I call with visit questions?
To apply, use the South Dakota DOC visitor application (online), or complete the printable visitation application and submit it by email or by mailing it to the facility for processing. For visit questions at Mike Durfee State Prison, the DOC visitation platform lists the facility phone number as 605-369-2201.
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