Jerauld County Jail
Jerauld County Jail
JERAULD COUNTY TRANSPORTS ITS INMATES TO SURROUNDING JAILS INCLUDING BEADLE COUNTY, FAULK COUNTY AND BRULE COUNTY.. To locate a person who was arrrested in Jerauld County, call the Jerauld County Sheriff at: 605-539-1311.
You can also 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 605-539-1311, 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 Jerauld County Jail at 605-539-1311 to get it.
Inmate Services
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605-539-1311Physical address
Jerauld County JailWessington Springs, SD
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To search for an inmate in the Jerauld 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 605-539-1311 for the information you are looking for.
Jerauld 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 Jerauld 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 605-539-1311 for further assistance.
The Jerauld County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Jerauld 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 Jerauld County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,860 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Jerauld County Sheriff is located in the small town of Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The full staff consists of the sheriff and 3 deputies, having a full staff of 5. With the small staff and the location, the county has joined in a contract with Beadle County, Faulk County, and Brule County for their jail services. No inmates are housed at the Jerauld County offices, but small holding cells can be accessed for short periods of time such as before a court appointment, to await transport to one of the other locations, and in emergency situations.
- Sheriff: 605-539-1311
How booking works at Jerauld County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Jerauld County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Jerauld County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Jerauld County Jail at 605-539-1311.
Paying bail for someone in Jerauld County
After being arrested and booked into Jerauld County Jail in , the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 605-539-1311 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 605-539-1311.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Jerauld County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Jerauld County, South Dakota, visit the Jerauld County Jail Bail FAQ.
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This facility, known as "Jerauld County Jail" is also known as Jerauld County Jail & Sheriff, Jerauld County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Jerauld.