Clay County Jail

Q: Does Clay County have bail?

Does Clay County have bail? Yes, Clay County recognizes most types of bonds. In South Dakota, it is up to the defendant to bear the burden of proof as to why they will not, or do not have the ability to flee prosecution. Bail is usually established in cases where a felony or Class I misdemeanor has occurred. People arrested on Class II misdemeanors are usually released on recognizance meaning that if the court decides that there is a good chance that the arrested will show up for trial and not flee, they are released on their own promise, or recognizance without having to pay bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Clay County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Clay County? In Clay County, once bail is set a defendant must pay the required amount of bail set by the court to be released from temporary holding (typically the county jail). If the person cannot afford the amount of bail required by the court, they must seek a bond from a licensed bondsperson to cover the amount. The bondsperson will charge 10% and can offer a surety or property bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Clay County?

Who can set bail in Clay County? The magistrate judge is given the ability to consider various factors in determining bail. Judges in South Dakota rely on a statewide bail schedule, which sets out a recommended range of bail amounts for different offenses. Judges can still exercise discretion in setting bail above or below the recommended range. Typically, some of the biggest factors considered are the nature of the offense, the amount of credible evidence against the defendant, the defendant’s criminal history, their location, their income, and their ability to afford to attempt to escape prosecution. The South Dakota Courts can set conditions for the release of a defendant on bail. These conditions can include many factors such as not leaving a certain area, not consuming drugs or alcohol, not hanging out with certain people, and receiving mental health counseling. If these conditions are not met the person will be taken back into custody.

Q: When is bail set in Clay County South Dakota?

When is bail set in Clay County South Dakota? Bail for minor, non-violent offense are set via a phone call with the on duty judge between 8:00 am – 9:00 pm. If the arrest occurs after 9:00 pm you will need to wait until 8:00 am the next day. More serious offenses require a hearing in front of a judge, which will be scheduled according to the court calendar. This will generally occur the next day, not including weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clay County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clay County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clay County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 605-677-7100. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Clay County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Clay County?

What happens during booking in Clay County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clay County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Clay County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Clay County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clay County and other South Dakota and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Clay County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 605-677-7100 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Clay County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Clay County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Clay County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Clay County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Clay County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Clay 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 605-677-7100 for the information you are looking for.

Clay 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 Clay 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 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

The Clay County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clay 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 Clay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.

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About the Clay County Jail

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With cells both original to the building from 1912 and new expansions, the Clay County Jail and detention center serves the area and accepts anyone who has been arrested with the city of Vermillion, SD. There is now a day room, cell block, video surveillance for the high security areas and spaces where those requiring higher security are housed, an updated booking area, and expansion to include new cells. Most cells are double occupancy and include access to a bed, sink, toilet, and a desk area. The older cells are traditional and use direct supervision of the inmates who are housed there. On the website for the sheriff a link is included to access the current list of inmates, allowing people to locate their loved ones after an arrest has been made, this can be accessed at https://www.claysheriff.org/tour.html. To support mental health and to encourage the remaining support system of all inmates, visits with friends and family are encouraged and can be scheduled on Sunday, Monday, and Thursdays between the hours of 2pm and 4pm. It is necessary to book these in advance, and each 30 minute visit may have more than one visitor during each time period but they will be required to split the time between them. TO schedule a visit the day of or before visitors can call 605-677-7117. To add money to the account of an inmate for commissary purchases and other needs an account can be created at claycountypackages.com and Securpak care packages can be ordered to be delivered directly to the facility and to the inmate.

Jail (Main): 605-677-7100

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Clay County Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Clay County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Clay County Jail:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 605-677-7100.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Clay County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Clay County?

If someone is taken to Clay County Jail in Vermillion for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 605-677-7100.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Clay County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Clay County, South Dakota, visit the Clay County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clay County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Clay County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

15 Washington Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
605-677-7100

Visits are 30 minutes, divided into one visitor at a time.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 605-677-7100 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-677-7100 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	2:00PM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY	2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clay County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clay County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clay County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Clay County inmate to make 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 Clay County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Clay 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 Clay County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clay County Jail, and what can I send them?

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clay County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Clay 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clay County Jail
15 Washington Street
Vermillion, SD 57069

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clay County Jail
15 Washington Street
Vermillion, SD 57069

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
The Clay County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Clay County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clay County Jail
15 Washington Street
Vermillion, SD 57069

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clay 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 Clay County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clay County Jail
15 Washington Street
Vermillion, SD 57069

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 Clay County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clay County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Clay County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select South Dakota.
3. Select Clay County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Clay County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Clay County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clay County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clay County Jail follow these steps:

Select South Dakota, then select Clay County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Clay County.
Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Clay County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clay County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clay County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clay County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Clay County Jail 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.
Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Clay 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 Clay County Jail, 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 Clay 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 Clay County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Clay County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-677-7100 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Clay County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Clay County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Clay County?

Clay County County Jails

Clay County Jail

Clay County Juvenile Facilities

Minnehaha County Regional Juvenile Detention

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clay County?

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Clay County Jail Information

What happens during booking at Clay County Jail?

How do you post bail in Clay County?

Clay County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Clay County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clay County

Clay County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

Search for an Inmate in Clay County

Clay County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Clay County

Clay County Jail Information

What happens during booking at Clay County Jail?

How do you post bail in Clay County?

Clay County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Clay County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clay County

Clay County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

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