Potter County Jail & Sheriff
Potter County Jail & Sheriff
You can call the 10-bed Potter County Jail & Sheriff 24 hours a day for inmate information at 605-765-9405.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Potter County Jail & Sheriff at 605-765-9405 for assistance.
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To search for an inmate in the Potter County Jail & Sheriff, 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 605-765-9405 for the information you are looking for.
Potter County Jail & Sheriff 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 Potter County Jail & Sheriff, 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 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
The Potter County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Potter County Jail & Sheriff 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 Faulk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 900 offenders.
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Understanding the booking process at Potter County Jail & Sheriff
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Potter County Jail & Sheriff 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 Potter County Jail & Sheriff:
- 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 605-765-9405.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Faulk County
Once someone is booked at Potter County Jail & Sheriff in Gettysburg 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 605-765-9405 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 605-765-9405 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Faulk 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 Faulk County, South Dakota, see the Potter County Jail & Sheriff Bail FAQ.
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Potter County Jail & Sheriff ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
201 South Exene Street
Gettysburg, SD 57442
605-765-9405
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 605-765-9405 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-765-9405 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Potter County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Potter County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-765-9405 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Potter County Jail & Sheriff serves the following cities and towns of Faulk County: Cresbard, Faulkton, Onida and Seneca.