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Excel Inmate Visitation Information and Schedules

Step 1

Your inmate must add you to their official visitation list.

You must fill out and mail the three visitation application forms to the SD DOC at:

South Dakota Department of Corrections
3200 East Highway 34, c/o 500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 773-3478

Step 2

Once approved for visits, for both in-person and video visits, you need to register an account with GTL / Viapath Technologies.

All Visitation schedules start on Mondays and ends on Sundays.

VISITATION SCHEDULES

For questions about visits, please contact the facility: 

SD State Penitentiary 605 367-5051

Mike Durfee State Prison 605 369-2201

Yankton Community Work Center 605 369-2201

Rapid City Community Work Center 605 369-2201

SD Women's Prison 605 773-6636


REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Excel offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Excel
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.