SIOUX COUNTY SENDS ITS INMATES TO SURROUNDING AREA JAILS FOR HOUSING. To locate a person arrested in Sioux County, contact the Sioux County Sheriff at: 701-854-3481.
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 this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 701-854-3481 , directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Sioux County Jail at 701-854-3481 to get it.
Phone: 701-854-3481
Physical Address:
302 2nd Ave.
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sioux 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 701-854-3481 for the information you are looking for. You can use an online app to look up an offender's criminal court case, their charges, court schedule and final disposition of their case.
Sioux 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 Sioux 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 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
The Sioux County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Sioux 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 Sioux County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Sioux County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Sioux County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Sioux County Jail at 701-854-3481 .
Once an individual is booked at Sioux County Jail in Fort Yates, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 701-854-3481 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Sioux County, North Dakota, visit the Sioux County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail? What is the Schedule?
302 2nd Ave.
Fort Yates, ND 58538
701-854-3481
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 701-854-3481 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sioux 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 Sioux 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:
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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:
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
For inmates receiving mail in the Sioux County Jail 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 Sioux County Jail:
Sioux County Jail
PO Box L
Fort Yates ND 58538-0529
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 Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sioux County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 701-854-3481 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sioux County?
This facility, known as "Sioux County Jail" is also known as Sioux County Jail & Sheriff, (inmates also housed in Morton County Jail), Sioux County Jail & Sheriff , Sioux County Jail & Sheriff , North Dakota, Sioux.
