Hand County does not currently have a jail. They had an old art deco jail behind the courthouse in Miller but it closed years ago. Offenders arrested in Hand County are usually housed at the Faulk County Jail, about 17 miles north of town in Faulkton. A 2023 study showed that the Hand County Sheriff sent 32 offenders to that jail and the one in Beadle County for a cost to them of $90.00 a day. If needed, they also send offenders to Hughes County Jail and Charles Mix County Jail.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served in county jails. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Hand County Jail at 605-853-2408 and ask for it.
Phone: 605-853-2408
Physical Address:
415 West 1st Avenue
Miller, SD 57362-1352
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hand 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 605-853-2408 for the information you are looking for.
Hand 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 Hand 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 605-853-2408 for further assistance.
The Hand County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Hand 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 Hand County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
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The Sheriff in Hand County is located at 415 West 1st Avenue, Suite 102, and they are open during the regular business hours of 8am to 5pm. They can be contacted for gun licensing, fingerprinting, community outreach and education, law enforcement, and other community needs during these hours at the regular number, but they also respond to all 911 calls outside of office hours and are available at those hours around the clock.
While incarcerated in whatever jail they end up in, as this county has no jail any more, all food and clothing will be provided, as well as medical care as needed, and the inmates are permitted to have contact with some friends and family who are on the approved visitors list. Under the unified department of corrections, many of the main jails and facilities are run by the Department of Corrections with only small holding areas within the small towns and counties.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Hand County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Hand County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 605-853-2408.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Hand County Jail in Miller, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 605-853-2408 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Hand County, South Dakota, visit the Hand County Jail Bail Information Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hand County?
