Clark County Jail
Clark County Jail
CLARK COUNTY TRANSPORTS INMATES TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES, SUCH AS CODINGTON COUNTY, FOR HOUSING.
You can call the Clark County Sheriff or the Cottington County Jail to find out where the person is being housed. 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 605-882-6284, 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 Clark County Jail at 605-882-6284 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
605-882-6284Physical address
c/o Codington County Detention Center14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201 Get directions
Mailing address (personal mail)
Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Clark 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 605-882-6284 for the information you are looking for.
Clark 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 Clark 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 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
The Clark County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Clark 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 Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Coddington County Jail: 605-882-6284
- Clark County Sheriff: 605-532-3822
The booking procedure at Clark County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Clark 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 Clark County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 605-882-6284.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Clark County
If someone has been booked at Clark County Jail in Watertown, 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 605-882-6284.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 605-882-6284 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Clark County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Clark County, South Dakota, visit the Clark County Jail Bail Information Page.
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