The Yankton County Jail is a 120-bed jail located in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 605-668-5219.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the South Dakota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Yankton County Jail at 605-668-5219 for assistance.
Phone: 605-668-5219
Physical Address:
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Yankton 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 605-668-5219 for the information you are looking for.
Yankton 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 Yankton 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 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
The Yankton County Jail maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yankton 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 Yankton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,200 offenders.
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Located in the same complex as the Yankton County Sheriff, Courthouse and the Yankton Police Department, the two-story brick 120-bed Yankton County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Yankton County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
The complex takes up the entire block between Walnut Street and Douglas Ave., and West 5th Street and SD Hwy 50, and serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration cases, and also holds offenders from surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 605-668-5219, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Yankton County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate. The address differs from the location of the jail as it goes to a third party that scans the letter and then sends it digitally to the inmate, who can read it on a tablet or kiosk in the jail.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Yankton County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Yankton County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 605-668-5219.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Yankton County Jail in Yankton for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 605-668-5219 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Yankton County, South Dakota, see the Yankton County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
605-668-5219
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| MONDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| TUESDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| THURSDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| FRIDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
| SATURDAY | 5:00 AM - 12:00AM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 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 Yankton County Jail?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail?
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
Yankton 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 Yankton 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 & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
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 Yankton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Yankton County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Yankton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Yankton County follow these instructions:
Yankton County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Yankton County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Yankton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Yankton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Yankton 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 Yankton 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 & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
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 Yankton 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 Yankton 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 & PIN#
Yankton County Jail
410 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Yankton County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Yankton County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Yankton 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
Yankton 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Yankton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Yankton County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yankton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Yankton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Yankton County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Yankton County Jail follow these steps:
Yankton County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Yankton County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Yankton County Jail lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Yankton County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Yankton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Yankton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Yankton County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Yankton County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yankton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 605-668-5219 for further assistance.
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