Aurora Plains Academy
Aurora Plains Academy
Aurora Plains Academy offers residential treatment to youth who are aged 10 to 20 and require intensive treatment or rehabilitation. There is a total of 66 beds with 48 of them being for boys and 18 for girls, and they are accepted only if they are not successful in other treatment centers, they have a chronic history of physical or sexual aggression. Within the facility they maintain a higher ratio of staff members to students to accommodate for the increased concerns for safety that are present with these students, and they focus on rehabilitation, safety, and security. Before admission a set of treatment goals is created and provided to the parents, along with a date that they will begin their placement, and all of their medical, mental health, and other care will be arranged. This requires an admission packet, signed permission forms from the parents or guardians, and any medications and their prescriptions. Only those who are referred by the department of corrections or social services. Programs include Pathways to treat adolescent male sex offenders in a closed unit, Cognitive Intervention using group therapy and assignments to change thinking and improve decision making, and AODA for treating alcohol and other drug abuse. School occurs around the year with classes being arranged by age and their class grade at their original school. Mail: Any mail must be delivered according to the rules and regulations of the facility and must not contain and illegal or adult content. Phones: Parents may call their youth at the facility by using their housing unit number after 3pm, whent he school day ends. Phone calls are 10 minutes in length and will be in common areas that are monitored by staff. Visitation: Visits are available on weekends with two days advance notice to their case manager, and evening visits may be approved with a request from at least five business in advance. With approval a youth may be permitted to go home for a visit but will require supervision at all times by parents or legal guardian.Inmate Services
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605-942-7736Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy, 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 605-942-7736 for the information you are looking for.
Aurora Plains Academy 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 Aurora Plains Academy, 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 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
The Aurora Plains Academy maintains an average of 66 offenders in custody on any given day. The Aurora Plains Academy 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 Aurora County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow booking works at Aurora Plains Academy
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Aurora Plains Academy for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Aurora Plains Academy:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Aurora Plains Academy at 605-942-7736.
Paying bail for someone in Aurora County
After being arrested and booked into Aurora Plains Academy in Plankinton, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 605-942-7736 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 605-942-7736.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Aurora County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Aurora County, South Dakota, visit the Aurora Plains Academy Bail FAQ.
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Aurora Plains Academy ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1400 10th Street
Plankinton, SD 57368-2033
605-942-7736
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 605-942-7736 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-942-7736 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Aurora Plains Academy using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Aurora Plains Academy have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora Plains Academy’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-942-7736 for further assistance.
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