Roberts County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center, 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 605-698-7667 for the information you are looking for.

Roberts County Detention Center 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 Roberts County Detention Center, 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 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

The Roberts County Detention Center maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Roberts County Detention Center 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 Roberts County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,600 offenders.

Steps to pay bail in Roberts County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Roberts County Detention Center in Sisseton for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 605-698-7667.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 605-698-7667).
• Licensed bail bond agents in Roberts County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Roberts County, South Dakota, visit the Roberts County Detention Center Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Roberts County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

11924 BIA Highway 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
605-698-7667

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Roberts County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 605-698-7667 for questions or appointments.

Roberts County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center?

Video session rates for Roberts County Detention Center are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center?

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

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

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Roberts County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company 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. Call the Roberts County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Roberts County Detention Center
11924 BIA Hwy 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Roberts County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Roberts County Detention Center follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Roberts County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose South Dakota, then choose Roberts County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Roberts County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center?

Per-minute call rates for Roberts County Detention Center are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.

How Do Inmates in Roberts County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Roberts County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Roberts County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Roberts County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Roberts County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Roberts County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Roberts County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Roberts County Detention Center
11924 BIA Hwy 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Roberts County Detention Center
11924 BIA Hwy 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Roberts County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Roberts County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Roberts County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Roberts County Detention Center
11924 BIA Hwy 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

Roberts County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Roberts County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Roberts County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Roberts County Detention Center
11924 BIA Hwy 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Roberts County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Roberts County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  

How Do Inmates in Roberts County Detention Center Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Roberts County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Roberts County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Roberts County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Roberts County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Roberts County Detention Center uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

• Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Roberts County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-698-7667 for further assistance.

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

Roberts County County Jails

Roberts County Juvenile Facilities

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