Harding County Jail
Harding County Jail
The Harding County Sheriff does not operate its own jail. Offenders that are arrested in this county and are kept in custody in the 88-bed Meade County Jail in Sturgis, SD. This costs the county about $10,000 a year plus transportation costs, moving inmates back and forth to court dates back in Harding County. Juveniles are sent to the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center.
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 here in Meade County. 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 Harding County Jail at 605-375-3414 and ask for it.
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To search for an inmate in the Harding 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 605-375-3414 for the information you are looking for.
Harding 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 Harding 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 605-375-3414 for further assistance.
The Harding County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Harding 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 Harding County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,360 offenders.
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What should you know about the booking process at Harding County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Harding County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Harding County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Harding County Jail at 605-375-3414.
Steps to pay bail in Harding County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Harding County Jail in Buffalo for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 605-375-3414.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 605-375-3414).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Harding County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Harding County, South Dakota, visit the Harding County Jail Bail Page.
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Harding County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
410 Ramsland Street
Buffalo, SD 57720-0293
605-375-3414
- 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 605-375-3414 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 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harding 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 Harding County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 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 Harding County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-375-3414 for further assistance.
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Harding County County Jails
Harding County Juvenile Facilities
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This facility, known as "Harding County Jail" is also known as Harding County Jail & Sheriff, Harding County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Harding.