Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
BUFFALO COUNTY TRANSPORTS INMATES TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR HOUSING. To locate an inmate, call the Buffalo County Sheriff at: 605-293-3231.
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 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 605-293-3231, 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 Buffalo County Jail at 605-293-3231 to get it.
Phone: 605-293-3231
Physical Address:
Buffalo County Jail
Gann Valley, SD
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Buffalo 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 605-293-3231 for the information you are looking for.
Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 605-293-3231 for further assistance.
The Buffalo County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Buffalo 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 Buffalo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Buffalo County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Buffalo County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 605-293-3231.
If someone has been booked at Buffalo County Jail in , their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 605-293-3231.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Buffalo County, South Dakota, visit the Buffalo County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Buffalo County?
This facility, known as "Buffalo County Jail" is also known as Buffalo County Jail & Sheriff, Buffalo County Courthouse, Buffalo County Jail & Sheriff , Buffalo County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Buffalo.
The Buffalo County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Buffalo County: Gann Valley.
