At any hour, you can call the 18-bed Charles Mix County Jail at 605-487-7625 for information about an inmate.
Offenders arrested in the county for misdemeanors or felonies are transported here for booking and processing. When their charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the conclusion of their trial.
View the list of inmates currently in custody using the inmate search tool.
Inmates convicted and sentenced to under one year serve that time at this facility. Those sentenced to over one year are transferred to the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides everything you need to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services, including visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Once you have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, keep it for future communication. If you can’t find it online, call Charles Mix County Jail at 605-487-7625.
Phone: 605-487-7625
Physical Address:
215 S 6th St
Lake Andes, SD 57356-0610
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Charles Mix 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 605-487-7625 for the information you are looking for.
Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix 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 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
The Charles Mix County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,160 offenders.
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The Charles Mix County Law Enforcement Center is the home of both the sheriff’s office as well as the holding cells and jail facilities. This allows for easy transportation and organization for staff as needed. It is located within Lake Andes, SD and houses inmates directly after they have been arrested and is also the location for serving papers, fingerprinting for the community, background and security checks for employment opportunities or volunteering, and many more programs that support the surrounding community. It is considered to be a minimum security facility and therefor does not house long term inmates who have been found guilty of violent crimes or other charges that require a higher level of security. Other local detention center are used for those inmates, and this creates a safe and secure environment for the inmates who remain at this jail. Inmates are able to make outgoing calls from the facility to keep in contact with their friends and family who are awaiting their release, and they are permitted to have visits once a week between the hours of 9am and 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Douglas County inmates may also be detained at this facility.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Charles Mix County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Charles Mix County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 605-487-7625.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Charles Mix County Jail in Lake Andes, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 605-487-7625 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, visit the Charles Mix County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail? What is the Schedule?
215 S 6th St
Lake Andes, SD 57356-0610
605-487-7625
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Charles Mix County Jail 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 Charles Mix County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail?
Video session rates for Charles Mix County Jail 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 Charles Mix County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Charles Mix County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Charles Mix County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Charles Mix County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charles Mix County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Charles Mix County Jail 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.
To set up your Charles Mix County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Charles Mix County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Charles Mix County Jail 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:
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
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 Charles Mix County Jail 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 Charles Mix County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Charles Mix County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
For inmates receiving mail in the Charles Mix County Jail 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 Charles Mix County Jail:
Charles Mix County Jail
PO Box 610
Lake Andes, SD 57356
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 Charles Mix County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Charles Mix County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Charles Mix County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Charles Mix County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Charles Mix County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charles Mix County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Charles Mix County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Charles Mix County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Charles Mix County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charles Mix County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-487-7625 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Charles Mix County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Charles Mix County?
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