Fall River County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Fall River 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 605-745-5158 for the information you are looking for.

Fall River 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 Fall River 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 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

The Fall River County Jail maintains an average of 45 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fall River 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 Fall River County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,500 offenders.

Paying bail for someone in custody in Fall River County

Once someone is booked at Fall River County Jail in Hot Springs 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 605-745-5158 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 605-745-5158 with questions.
• A licensed bail bond agent in Fall River 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 Fall River County, South Dakota, see the Fall River County Jail Bail FAQ.

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

Fall River County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

906 North River
Hot Springs, SD 57747-1387
605-745-5158

• Visits are 15 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 605-745-5158 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 1 guest is allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-745-5158 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fall River County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fall River County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fall River County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

Per-minute call rates for Fall River County Jail 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 Fall River County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Fall River 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.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

Fall River County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Fall River County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Fall River 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 #
Fall River Jail
906 N. River St.
Hot Springs, SD 57747

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fall River Jail
906 N. River St.
Hot Springs, SD 57747

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
Ask the Fall River County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Fall River County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Fall River County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fall River Jail
906 N. River St.
Hot Springs, SD 57747

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Fall River 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 Fall River County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fall River Jail
906 N. River St.
Hot Springs, SD 57747


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 Fall River County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fall River County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fall River County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Fall River 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 Fall River County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-745-5158 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Fall River County?

Fall River County County Jails

Fall River County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fall River County?