Corson County Jail
Corson County Jail
CORSON COUNTY TRANSPORTS INMATES TO MEADE COUNTY FOR HOUSING. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to Meade County Jail and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial. To locate an inmate who was arrested in Corson County, you can call the Corson County Sheriff.
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 605-720-6632, 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 Corson County Jail at 605-720-6632 to get it.
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To search for an inmate in the Corson 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 605-720-6632 for the information you are looking for.
Corson 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 Corson 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 605-720-6632 for further assistance.
The Corson County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Corson 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 Corson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,760 offenders.
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- Meade County Jail: 605-720-6632
- Corson County Sheriff: 605-273-4210
Understanding the booking process at Corson County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Corson County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Corson County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 605-720-6632.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Corson County
Once someone is booked at Corson County Jail in Sturgis after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 605-720-6632 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 605-720-6632 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Corson County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Corson County, South Dakota, see the Corson County Jail Bail FAQ.
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This facility, known as "Corson County Jail" is also known as Corson County contracts to Meade County Jail for inmate housing, Corson County Jail & Sheriff, Corson County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Corson.