Brookings County Detention Center
Brookings County Detention Center
You can call 605-696-8308 24 hours a day to reach the 84-bed Brookings County Detention Center for inmate information.
This jail is where the county books and processes people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates whose charges require it stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides the current roster of people in custody.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year stays at this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is transferred to the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services including the visitation schedule, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number once you find it. If it isn’t online, call Brookings County Detention Center at 605-696-8308 and ask.
Inmate Services
Phone
605-696-8308Mailing address (personal mail)
Brookings County Jail - SD
1533 S 42nd Street, Suite 200
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
c/o Brookings County Detention Center
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(Legal mail, and softcover books from the publisher or the one approved bookstore chain. Newspapers only from the publisher. No magazines.)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center, 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 605-696-8308 for the information you are looking for.
Brookings County Detention Center 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 Brookings County Detention Center, 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 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
The Brookings County Detention Center maintains an average of 84 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brookings County Detention Center 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 Brookings County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,480 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBrookings County Detention Center is located at 315 7th Ave, in Brookings, SD. Not only does the center serve the needs of Brookings, but also of surrounding areas including Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake and Moody Counties. Both male and female inmates are housed here, and it has a capacity of 84 inmates when full. To determine if someone you know is incarcerated at the location there is an online inmate lookup that is updated frequently throughout the day.
To best serve the needs of the inmates and the community there are several services and classes operating in the facility including around the clock medical care with a full time nurse, food services that are cooked on the site in the full kitchen, laundry facilities, mental health counselling, clergy visits, commissary to purchase additional supplies and hygiene products, AA meetings, addictions counselling, recreation activities, and GPS monitoring for home detention. Included with the access to telephones during regular daytime, recreation, and free hours, inmates are able to receive messages that are left for them on the phones at 605-305-4530. Phones are through Reliance Telephone and they have a website at https://www.reliancetelephone.com/ that allows for friends and family to add time to the phone accounts of inmates, and this is the same website that is used to book visits at least one full day before the scheduled visiting time. These video visits can be done at home and are permitted at any time of the day that that inmate has access to phones, and onsite video visits can be done at the kiosk in the lobby during the hours of 9am to 12 pm Monday through Thursday as well as 6pm to 9pm on Saturdays, with no visits on Fridays or Sundays.
- Jail (Main): 605-696-8308
- Sheriff: 605-696-8300
How does the booking process work at Brookings County Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Brookings County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Brookings County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 605-696-8308.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Brookings County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Brookings County Detention Center in Brookings for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 605-696-8308 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 605-696-8308).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Brookings County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Brookings County, South Dakota, visit the Brookings County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Brookings County Detention Center ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
315 7th Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8308
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.Go to the Reliance Telephone website to schedule visits 24 hours in advance.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - NOON |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - NOON |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - NOON |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - NOON |
| SATURDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Brookings County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center?
Video session rates for Brookings County Detention Center are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Brookings County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Brookings County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Brookings County Detention Center
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(Legal mail, and softcover books from the publisher or the one approved bookstore chain. Newspapers only from the publisher. No magazines.)
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Brookings County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Brookings County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Brookings County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose South Dakota, then choose Brookings County Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Brookings County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Brookings County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Brookings County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center?
Per-minute call rates for Brookings County Detention Center are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
How Do Inmates in Brookings County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Brookings County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Brookings County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Brookings County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Brookings County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Brookings County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Brookings County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brookings County Jail - SD
1533 S 42nd Street, Suite 200
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Brookings County Detention Center
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(Legal mail, and softcover books from the publisher or the one approved bookstore chain. Newspapers only from the publisher. No magazines.)
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Brookings County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Brookings County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Brookings County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Brookings County Detention Center
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(Legal mail, and softcover books from the publisher or the one approved bookstore chain. Newspapers only from the publisher. No magazines.)
Brookings County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Brookings County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Brookings County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brookings County Jail - SD
1533 S 42nd Street, Suite 200
Grand Forks, ND 58201
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Brookings County Detention Center
Search for JailATM services for Brookings County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Brookings County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Brookings County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Brookings County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Brookings County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Brookings County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose South Dakota, then choose Brookings County Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Brookings County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Brookings County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Brookings County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Brookings County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brookings County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Brookings County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
How Do Inmates in Brookings County Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Brookings County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Brookings County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Brookings County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Brookings County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Brookings County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
- Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brookings County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-696-8308 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Brookings County?
Brookings County County Jails
Brookings County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Brookings County?
The Brookings County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Brookings County: Aurora, Brookings, Bushnell, Elkton, Sinai, Volga and White.