Minnehaha County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Minnehaha County Jail

Address:
305 West 4th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone:

605-367-4321

How do Bail Bonds work at Minnehaha County Jail

Posting an Inmate's Bond in Minnehaha County

  • If you want to post bail for someone arrested and in jail in Minnehaha County, you need to call the Minnehaha County Jail at 605-367-4321 to get the exact amount.
  • You can look up an inmates bond online, but it's always best to call the jail to confirm.
  • Besides paying an inmate's bond with cash, you can use a company called Court Money to pay by credit card either at the {facility_name_1], or over the phone by calling 800-352-9870.
  • You can also call a bail bondsman... see information below:

The Minnehaha County Sheriff also recommends that you consider using a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Minnehaha County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Minnehaha County, or in some cases the state of South Dakota, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Minnehaha County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 605-367-4321 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Minnehaha County inmate locator.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 605-367-4321 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Minnehaha County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Minnehaha County

Because Minnehaha County and South Dakota can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Minnehaha County Jail at 605-367-4321, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Minnehaha County Jail or the Minnehaha County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Minnehaha County Jail

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Minnehaha County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Minnehaha County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office or to the Minnehaha County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Minnehaha County Jail

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Minnehaha County Jail

If you are a landowner in Minnehaha County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Minnehaha County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Minnehaha County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Minnehaha County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Minnehaha County Jail?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a South Dakota state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Minnehaha County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Minnehaha County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Minnehaha County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Minnehaha County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Minnehaha County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Minnehaha County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Minnehaha County.


 

How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the Minnehaha County Jail to Purchase Phone Cards?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Minnehaha County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Minnehaha County Jail uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.  Mail it to the Minnehaha County Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & File ID#
Minnehaha County Jail
305 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189

For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Minnehaha County Jail

Minnehaha County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.


 

How Do Visit an Inmate in Minnehaha County Jail?

To visit an inmate in Minnehaha County you need to do the following:

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the Minnehaha County Jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Minnehaha County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the Minnehaha County Jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]

For all the information you need to know, whether it be 'in person' at-the-jail visitation or remote video visitation with your Minnehaha County inmate, go to our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Minnehaha County Jail

  • To deposit money online go the NCIC website
  • To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189
  • To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Minnehaha County Jail lobby.
  • Call the jail at 605-367-4321 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.


 

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Minnehaha County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Minnehaha County follow these instructions:

Minnehaha County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose South Dakota.
  • Choose Minnehaha County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Minnehaha County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. South Dakota to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. South Dakota to South Dakota) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Minnehaha County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose South Dakota, then choose Minnehaha County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Minnehaha County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Minnehaha County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Minnehaha County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Minnehaha County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Minnehaha County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose South Dakota, then choose Minnehaha County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Minnehaha County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Minnehaha County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Minnehaha County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Minnehaha County.


 

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