Kingsbury County Jail

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Kingsbury County Jail

KINGSBURY COUNTY CONTRACTS TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR HOUSING INMATES.  To locate a recently arrested person in Kingsbury County, contact the Kingsbury County Sheriff.

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 a county jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 Kingsbury County Jail at 605-854-3339 to get it.

Phone: 605-854-3339

Physical Address:
Kingsbury County Jail
De Smet, SD

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How Do You Find Someone in the Kingsbury County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Kingsbury 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 605-854-3339 for the information you are looking for.

Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury 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 605-854-3339 for further assistance.

The Kingsbury County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 520 offenders.

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About the Kingsbury County Jail
KINGSBURY COUNTY CONTRACTS TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR HOUSING INMATES.  To locate a recently arrested person in Kingsbury County, contact the Kingsbury County Sheriff.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Kingsbury County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 605-854-3339.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Kingsbury County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Kingsbury County Jail in , 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 605-854-3339 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 605-854-3339 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Kingsbury County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, visit the Kingsbury County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Other Jails in Kingsbury County

What are the other City and County Jails in Kingsbury County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kingsbury County?

Kingsbury Sanborn Miner Lake Brookings Hamlin Beadle Clark
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