Union County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Union 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 605-356-9498 for the information you are looking for.

Union 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 Union 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 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

The Union County Jail maintains an average of 52 offenders in custody on any given day. The Union 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Union County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Union County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

209 East Main Street
Elk Point, SD 57025-2327
605-356-9498

• 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 605-356-9498 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 605-356-9498 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Union County Jail 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.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

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

FEES

Texting Costs
$0.09/message sent or received

Phone Call Costs
In State - $0.25/minute + applicable taxes + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

State to State - $0.21/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

International - $0.80/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

Video Call Costs
$0.25/minute + applicable taxes

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Union County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Union County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

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

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

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select South Dakota, then Union County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Union County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Union County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Union County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Union County Jail?

FEES

Texting Costs
$0.09/message sent or received

Phone Call Costs
In State - $0.25/minute + applicable taxes + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

State to State - $0.21/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

International - $0.80/minute + applicable taxes + Federal Universal Service Fund + Telecommunications Relay Service Fund + FCC Rate Additive

Video Call Costs
$0.25/minute + applicable taxes

How Do Inmates in Union County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Union County inmate to make 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 Union County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Union 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 Union County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Union County Jail, and what can I send them?

Union County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Union County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Union County Jail 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#
Union County Jail
209 E Main St #250
Elk Point, SD 57025

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
209 E Main St #250
Elk Point, SD 57025

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
The Union County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Union County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
209 E Main St #250
Elk Point, SD 57025

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Union County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select South Dakota, then Union County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Maximum spend is $125.00.

6. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Union County. 
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more. 

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

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

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select South Dakota, then Union County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Union County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Union County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Union County Jail 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.  
• Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Union County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Union 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 Union County Jail, 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 Union 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 Union County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Union County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Union County Jail 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. 
• The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Union County?