Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Douglas County does not operate a jail and sends the accused to Charles Mix County Jail. To find an inmate who was arrested in Douglas County, you could either call the Douglas County Sheriff at 605-724-2238 OR call the Charles Mix County Jail at 605-487-7625 OR 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 605-487-7625, 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 Douglas County Jail at 605-487-7625 to get it.
Phone: 605-487-7625
Physical Address:
Charles Mix County Jail
215 S 6th St
Lake Andes, SD 57356-0610
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Douglas 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.
Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Douglas 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 Douglas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.
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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Douglas County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Douglas County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 605-487-7625.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Douglas County Jail in Lake Andes for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 605-487-7625 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Douglas County, South Dakota, visit the Douglas County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Douglas County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Douglas County?
This facility, known as "Douglas County Jail" is also known as Douglas County Jail & Sheriff, Douglas County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Douglas.
The Douglas County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Douglas County: Armour, Delmont and Harrison.
