Lyman County Jail
Lyman County Jail
The Lyman County Jail is CLOSED. For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the Sheriff at 605-869-2267. Offenders arrested here are housed in either Brule County, Charles Mix County, the City of Winner Jail in Tripp County, Minnehaha County, or Hughes County.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to either of these counties listed above for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
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 the county jail. 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 Lyman County Jail at 605-869-2267 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Phone
605-869-2267Mailing address (personal mail)
P.O. Box 97
Kennebec, SD 57544
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
P.O. Box 97
Kennebec, SD 57544
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lyman 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 605-869-2267 for the information you are looking for.
Lyman 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 Lyman 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 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
The Lyman County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Lyman 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 Lyman County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,880 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking process explained for Lyman County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Lyman County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Lyman County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 605-869-2267.
What are the bail options in Lyman County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Lyman County Jail in Kennebec for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 605-869-2267 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 605-869-2267.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Lyman County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Lyman County, South Dakota, see the Lyman County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lyman County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
300 S. Main Street
Bottom Floor
Kennebec, SD 57544
605-869-2267
- 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 605-869-2267 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 605-869-2267 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 Lyman County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lyman County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lyman 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 Lyman County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lyman County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lyman County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-869-2267 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Lyman County?
Lyman County County Jails
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lyman County?
The Lyman County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Lyman County: Kennebec, Presho, Reliance and Vivian.