Day County Detention Center
Day County Detention Center
Looking for someone in custody? The inmate search tool shows everyone currently held at the 13-bed Day County Detention Center, and staff can answer questions around the clock at 605-345-3222.
Anyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges comes through this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial is over.
People sentenced to under a year serve that time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, adding funds to an inmate’s account, mail rules, phone calls from inmates, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, how to post bail, and commissary orders.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number handy, because most mail and messaging services require it. If you can’t find it online, call Day County Detention Center at 605-345-3222.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Day County Detention Center, 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 605-345-3222 for the information you are looking for.
Day County Detention Center 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 Day County Detention Center, 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 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
The Day County Detention Center maintains an average of 13 offenders in custody on any given day. The Day County Detention Center 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 Day County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 260 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin the area that is covered by the Day County Sheriff you will also find the communities of Andover, Bristol, Pierpoint, Roslyn, and Waubay. The sheriff is also responsible for the operations of the local jail, which houses all who are arrested within those areas. This facility also houses detainees from Marshall County.
The detention center is a small facility that has a total of 13 beds in separate cells, allowing each inmate to have their own personal space and preventing overcrowding. This facility has special certifications that not only allow it to house both male and female adult inmates, but also houses juvenile inmates when needed for the Day County area. Surrounding counties have access to this facility for their short term juvenile holds as well. Inmates are permitted to have a few items from home and things to make them feel more comfortable including some basic toiletries, books or magazines, person underwear and socks from home, and for women bras that do not have underwires. All other clothing and bedding will be provided by the facility, and laundry will be done regularly. A work release program is available for those who qualify and will allow them to leave during the day for their job and return after each work shift. To fund the phone cards and other needs of inmates, reliancetelephone.com will allow for deposits and to create a phone account to allow inmates to call their friends and family. They are also permitted to have visits, however due to covid there are restrictions to video visits at this time, through reliancetelephone.com, and this has led to a lack of set visiting hours and allowing inmates to make and receive video calls on their phones when their schedule allows.
- Jail (Main): 605-345-3222
- Sheriff: 605-345-3222
Steps involved in booking at Day County Detention Center
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Day County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Day County Detention Center:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Day County Detention Center at 605-345-3222.
How to pay bail in Day County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Day County Detention Center in Webster, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 605-345-3222 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 605-345-3222).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Day County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Day County, South Dakota, visit the Day County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Day County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
710 West 2nd Street
Webster, SD 57274-1359
605-345-3222
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
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 |
Day County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
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 |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 605-345-3222 for questions or appointments.
Texting Costs
$0.09/message sent or received
Phone Call Costs
In State - $0.25/minute + applicable taxes + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
State to State - $0.21/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
International - $0.80/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive
Video Call Costs
$0.25/minute + applicable taxes
Day County Detention Center 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 Day County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center?
Video session rates for Day County Detention Center 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 Day County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Day County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center?
Per-minute call rates for Day County Detention Center 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.
How Do Inmates in Day County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Day County inmate 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 Day County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Day 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 Day County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Day County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Day County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Day County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Day County Detention Center 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.
How Do Inmates in Day County Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Day 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 Day County Detention Center, 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 Day 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 Day County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Day County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Day County Detention Center 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 tablets 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 Day County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-345-3222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Day County?
The Day County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Day County: Britton, Bristol, Pierpont, Roslyn, Waubay and Webster.