Codington County Detention Center is a 96-bed jail located in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 605-882-6284.
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 Codington County Detention Center at 605-882-6284 for assistance.
Phone: 605-882-6284
Physical Address:
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
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To search for an inmate in the Codington 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 605-882-6284 for the information you are looking for.
Codington 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 Codington 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 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
The Codington County Detention Center maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Codington 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 Codington County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Codington County Detention Center 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 Codington County Detention Center includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 605-882-6284.
If someone has been booked at Codington County Detention Center in Watertown, 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 605-882-6284.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Codington County, South Dakota, visit the Codington County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6284
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-882-6284 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
SENTENCED FAMILY ONLY |
| MONDAY | NOON - 4:00PM | UNSENTENCED |
| TUESDAY | 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
SENTENCED |
| WEDNESDAY | NOON - 4:00PM | UNSENTENCED FAMILY ONLY |
| THURSDAY | NOON 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
SENTENCED |
| FRIDAY | NOON - 4:00PM | UNSENTENCED |
Visitation for Codington County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Codington County Detention Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 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 Codington County Detention Center?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
Visitation for Codington County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Codington County Detention Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center?
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
Codington 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 Codington 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Codington County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Codington County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Codington County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Codington County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Inmate phone services for inmates at the Codington County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.
Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Codington County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Codington County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
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 Codington County Detention Center 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 Codington County Detention Center 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 #
c/o Codington County Detention Center
14 1st Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
For inmates receiving mail in the Codington 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Codington County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Codington County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Codington County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Codington County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Codington County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Codington County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Codington County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Codington County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
The Codington County Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Codington County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Codington County Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Codington County Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Codington County Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Codington County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Codington County Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Codington County Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Codington County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-882-6284 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Codington County?
This facility, known as "Codington County Detention Center" is also known as Codington County Jail & Detention Center , Codington County Jail & Detention Center , South Dakota, Codington.
