Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center

To search for an inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 605-394-2639 for the information you are looking for.

Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

The Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 Pennington County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,840 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center? What is the Schedule?

Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2639

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the juvenile resident's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Immediate family only may visit.  This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and siblings ..
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• Detainees are limited to one visit per scheduled visiting day.
• A maximum of 2 visitors per detainee are permitted at any one visitation period.
• Visitors must arrive 15 minutes prior to posted visitation time to complete administrative processing.
• All adult visitors must have a picture ID.
• All Visitation for Detainees in GENERAL POPULATION Will Be Scheduled By Security Classification.
• Call 605-394-2639 to verify housing classification

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 605-394-2639 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Request for a special visits be made at least 24 hours in advance and will take place as the facility schedule allows.
Visits will be arranged after determining a visitor is unable to attend during scheduled visitation times.
Call 605-394-2639 and ask to speak with the WSDJSC Supervisor or Case Manager to schedule a visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center?

How Do Inmates in Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Pennington County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Pennington County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Pennington 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center, and what can I send them?

Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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:
Juvenile's Full Name
Juvenile Services Center
3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Juvenile Services Center
3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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:
Juvenile's Full Name
Juvenile Services Center
3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center:
Juvenile's Full Name
Juvenile Services Center
3505 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services 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 Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-394-2639 for further assistance.

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