Mellette County Jail
Mellette County Jail
MELLETTE COUNTY TRANSPORTS INMATES TO SURROUNDING JAILS FOR HOUSING. To locate a person who was arrested in Mellette County, call the Mellette County Sheriff at: 605-259-3362.
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 Mellette County Jail at 605-259-3362 to get it.
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605-259-3362Physical address
Mellette County JailWhite River, SD
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To search for an inmate in the Mellette 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 605-259-3362 for the information you are looking for.
Mellette 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 Mellette 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 605-259-3362 for further assistance.
The Mellette County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Mellette 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 Mellette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
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How does the booking process work at Mellette County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Mellette County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Mellette County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 605-259-3362.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Mellette County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Mellette County Jail in for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 605-259-3362 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 605-259-3362).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Mellette County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Mellette County, South Dakota, visit the Mellette County Jail Bail Information Page.
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This facility, known as "Mellette County Jail" is also known as Mellette County Jail & Sheriff, Mellette County Jail & Sheriff, South Dakota, Mellette.