Union County Jail

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Union County Jail Information

Located in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, the Union County Jail is a 52-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 605-356-9498.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Union County Jail at 605-356-9498 for help.

Phone: 605-356-9498

Physical Address:
209 East Main Street
Elk Point, SD 57025-2327

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
209 E Main St #250
Elk Point, SD 57025

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
209 E Main St #250
Elk Point, SD 57025

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How Do You Find Someone in the 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.

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About the Union County Jail
Serving Union County, the Union County Jail is the main facility for the housing of all inmates and detainees within the county. This includes federal inmates, INS, surrounding counties, and those within the city itself. Each inmate is provided with their basic needs, a work release program is available, and the jail has 40 regular beds as well as 12 for the work release program. Inmates who remain incarcerated here will be waiting for their bail or trial, or serving a final sentence after their trial has been completed. After opening in 1999, they jail was quickly occupied, and currently has 10 full time staff and 4 part time. To encourage inmates and their families to remain in contact, visits are provided frequently. These must be scheduled at least one full day in advance and can be booked by calling 605-356-9498 during business hours. Visits may be scheduled during the hours of Monday 3pm, 6pm and 6:30pm, Tuesday to Friday 2:30pm, 3pm, 6pm, and 6:30pm, and Saturday 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. One visit of 30 minutes is provided each week, and visits can be cancelled if either party breaks the rules, or if the inmate is under restriction due to behaviour. During a visit money can be dropped off for the inmate in money order or through a correctional institution cheque. Visitors may also drop off personal property for inmates which will be checked for contraband then given to the inmate, and they are permitted to have 6 pairs of solid colour underwear, 6 t shirts, 6pairs of socks, and one pair of thermal underwear that all need to be new and in the original packaging. Paper and pens for writing are permitted, along with envelopes, photographs, shampoo and conditioner along with body wash and facial cleanser, hair elastics, deodorant, toothpaste, paperback books, puzzles or gams, stamps for sending mail, and cash or money order to be deposited to the account of the inmate. To fund additional phone calls an account can be made at reliancetelephone.com.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Union County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Union County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Union County Jail typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 605-356-9498.

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Directions / Map to the Union County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Union County

Once booked at Union County Jail in Elk Point, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 605-356-9498.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Union County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Union County, South Dakota, visit the Union County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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!

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

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.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

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 Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Union County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Union County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Union County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose South Dakota, then choose Union County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Union County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Union County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Union County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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:

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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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 AmazonBarnes & 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.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Union County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Union County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Union County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Union County Jail 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

Union County Jail 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.

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:

  • Go to JailATM, choose South Dakota, then choose Union County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Union County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Union County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Union County Jail 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 Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-356-9498 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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:

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.

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Inmate Tablets

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.

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