Sioux County Jail
Sioux County Jail
SIOUX COUNTY JAIL IS CLOSED. THE COUNTY SENDS ITS INMATES TO SURROUNDING AREA JAILS FOR HOUSING, SUCH AS BURLEIGH COUNTY. To locate a person arrested in Sioux County, contact the Sioux County Sheriff at: 701-854-3481.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 701-854-3481 , directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sioux County Jail at 701-854-3481 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
701-854-3481Mailing address (personal mail)
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sioux County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 701-854-3481 for the information you are looking for. You can use an online app to look up an offender's criminal court case, their charges, court schedule and final disposition of their case.
Sioux County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Sioux County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
The Sioux County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Sioux County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Sioux County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,600 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSIOUX COUNTY JAIL IS CLOSED. THE COUNTY SENDS ITS INMATES TO SURROUNDING AREA JAILS FOR HOUSING, SUCH AS BURLEIGH COUNTY. To locate a person arrested in Sioux County, contact the Sioux County Sheriff at: 701-854-3481.
- Sheriff: 701-854-3481
Steps involved in booking at Sioux County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Sioux County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Sioux County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Sioux County Jail at 701-854-3481 .
How to pay bail in Sioux County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Sioux County Jail in Fort Yates, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 701-854-3481 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 701-854-3481 ).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Sioux County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Sioux County, North Dakota, visit the Sioux County Jail Bail Page.
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Nearby counties
The Sioux County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Sioux County: Cannon Ball, Fort Yates, Selfridge and Solen.