Sending money and the commissary: methods and vendors
How you add money depends on whether your loved one is in a county jail or a DOC prison. At Minnehaha County Jail, you have three options to deposit money into an inmate's account: a lobby kiosk, help from jail staff at the front desk, or JailATM. The jail also notes that CourtMoney.com can be used to post bond or deposit funds into a commissary account. For questions, call the jail's main line at 605-367-4321.
For South Dakota DOC facilities, the commissary program is overseen by Pheasantland Industries, which manages commissary operations and provides workers with job skills. Keep in mind that commissary isn't the only charge you'll see: Minnehaha County charges sentenced inmates a $10.00 per day room-and-board fee, which can affect account balances over time.
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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How can I put money on an inmate's account?
Minnehaha County Jail lists three ways to deposit money into an inmate’s account: use the lobby kiosk, ask for assistance at the front desk, or use JailATM. Minnehaha County also notes that CourtMoney.com may be used to post bond or deposit funds into a person’s commissary fund. Procedures vary by facility, so use the instructions for the specific jail or prison where your loved one is housed.
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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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