Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Oglala Lakota County

Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections

You can call the 88-bed Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections 24 hours a day for inmate information at 605-867-1234.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections at 605-867-1234 for assistance.

Phone: 605-867-1234

Physical Address:
1001 Horse Thief Parkway
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections
1001 Horse Thief Parkway
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections
1001 Horse Thief Parkway
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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How Do You Find Someone in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections?

To search for an inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections, 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 605-867-1234 for the information you are looking for.

Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections 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 Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections, 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 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections maintains an average of 88 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections 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 Oglala Lakota County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,760 offenders.

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About the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections

The 88-bed Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections is located on tribal land, but serves offenders arrested on both the Ogala Sioux Reservation and Ogala Lankton County land. It has as many as 125 inmates housed there on any given day, mostly the weekends. It opened in 2016 and has beds for both adults and juveniles; both men and women. It is run by the Ogala Sioux Tribe. The facility is contained in the the Tribe Justice Center, which the Sioux call Oyate Ki Woope Ogna Tipi. They have an active Facebook page.

The Ogala Lankton County Sheriff is located at: 906 N. River Street in Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 605-867-1234.

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Directions / Map to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Oglala Lakota County

If someone has been booked at Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections in Pine Ridge, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 605-867-1234.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 605-867-1234 for the jail).
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Oglala Lakota County.
  • Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, visit the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections? What is the Schedule?

Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1001 Horse Thief Parkway
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
605-867-1234

  • 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 605-867-1234 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-867-1234 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Oglala Lakota County

This facility, known as "Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections" is also known as Ogala Lankton County Jail.