Walworth County Jail
Walworth County Jail
THE WALWORTH COUNTY JAIL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. INMATES ARE HOUSED IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES, usually the Roberts County Detention Center. Plans are being discussed to build and operate a new jail in Walworth County. To locate a person arrested in Walworth County, you can call the Walworth County Sheriff.
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 Walworth County Jail at 605-649-7600 to get it.
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To search for an inmate in the Walworth 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 605-649-7600 for the information you are looking for.
Walworth 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 Walworth 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 605-649-7600 for further assistance.
The Walworth County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Walworth 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 Walworth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,000 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWalworth County inmates are housed in several surrounding counties including Roberts County.
- Walworth County Sheriff: 605-649-7600
How booking works at Walworth County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Walworth County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Walworth County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Walworth County Jail at 605-649-7600.
Paying bail for someone in Walworth County
After being arrested and booked into Walworth County Jail in Selby, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 605-649-7600 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 605-649-7600.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Walworth County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Walworth County, South Dakota, visit the Walworth County Jail Bail FAQ.
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