Bennett County Sheriff's Office
Bennett County Sheriff's Office
The Bennett County Sheriff's Office currently contracts jail services through the City of Winner, South Dakota.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
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 South 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 605-685-6515, 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 Bennett County Sheriff's Office at 605-685-6515 to get it.
Inmate Services
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To search for an inmate in the Bennett County Sheriff's Office, 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 605-685-6515 for the information you are looking for.
Bennett County Sheriff's Office 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 Bennett County Sheriff's Office, 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 605-685-6515 for further assistance.
The Bennett County Sheriff's Office maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bennett County Sheriff's Office 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 Bennett County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,480 offenders.
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Understanding the booking process at Bennett County Sheriff's Office
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Bennett County Sheriff's Office where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Bennett County Sheriff's Office:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 605-685-6515.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Bennett County
Once someone is booked at Bennett County Sheriff's Office in Martin after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 605-685-6515 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 605-685-6515 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Bennett County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Bennett County, South Dakota, see the Bennett County Sheriff's Office Bail FAQ.
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Bennett County County Jails
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The Bennett County Sheriff's Office serves the following cities and towns of Bennett County: Martin and Tuthill.