Minnehaha County, South Dakota Inmate Search

In Minnehaha County, interested parties may conduct inmate searches to look up information about offenders serving time in the county jail. Such searches typically reveal the inmate’s physical description, booking number, and date, case-related data, and expected release date.

To search inmate records in Minnehaha County, record seekers are typically required to use government-provided resources. These resources may include online searchable portals, phone-based requests, or in-person inquiries. For instance, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online search list for inmates held in the county jail. The agency updates the search list every 15 minutes to include recently booked or convicted offenders.

On the other hand, record seekers may look up inmate information using the Offender Locator provided by the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Inquirers typically view records on the platform by providing the inmate’s first and last name or the DOC number. Note that the online platform only reveals information about inmates serving time in state-level correctional facilities.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the Inmate Locator, also allows online searches for inmate records. Record seekers must provide the inmate’s full name or prison ID number to view records on the platform. The Inmate Locator will only provide details of inmates serving time in federal prisons.

Alternatively, you may search inmate information by making an offline request to the county sheriff’s office. The county sheriff may allow phone-based or in-person inquiries for inmate records at this address:

320 West 4th Street,

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone: (605) 367-4300

How to Find an Inmate in Minnehaha County Jail

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office keeps records of all inmates held in the county jail. As the official record custodian, the agency maintains online or offline access to records in its custody.

To find inmate information online, inquirers may search the sheriff’s inmate list. The list is updated every 15 minutes and may also include recently detained and booked offenders. In addition, you must fill in the inmate’s first name and click the "Search" button to view inmate information. There is also an option for scrolling through the list to find inmate records.

At the same time, the county sheriff’s office may allow offline inquiries for inmate information. You may request the records by calling the county sheriff at (605) 367-4300. An alternative option is to submit your request in person between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at this address:

320 West 4th Street,

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone: (605) 367-4300

The Minnehaha County Jail may also provide information about inmates held at the facility. Inquirers may submit a request in person to the facility at this location:

305 West 4th Street,

Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

How to Use the Minnehaha County Jail Roster

You can use the Minnehaha County Jail Inquiry platform by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the jail inquiry platform.
2. Scroll down the page.
3. Choose the "Browse Full Inmate Listing" option if you’re unsure about the inmate’s full name.
4. An alternative option is to input the inmate’s last name in the required field.
5. Click on "Search" to view related inmate information.

What Information is Included in the Minnehaha County Inmate Roster

The Minnehaha County jail inquiry platform may provide information on the following:

• Inmate’s first and last name.
• File ID
• Intake date and time
• Holding facility
• Bond amount
• Criminal charges.
• Court case status.

The online jail roster does not include confidential or sensitive arrest information. Such information is restricted from public access under the South Dakota Codified 1-27-1. The law generally restricts access to records whose disclosure may violate a person’s safety and privacy.

Examples of non-public inmate information include an inmate’s medical records, Social Security number, and personal financial statements. The law also excludes public access to recordings of communication protected under the client-attorney privilege.

Contact Details for Minnehaha County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Interested parties may inquire about inmate information by contacting the county sheriff or jail at these locations:

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office

320 West 4th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone: (605) 367-4300

Minnehaha County Jail

305 West 4th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Jail Facility Overview in Minnehaha County

Minnehaha County houses two detention centers: the Minnehaha County Jail and the Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The County Jail is a 720-bed facility that houses adult male and female inmates. A majority of the inmates are pre-trial detainees, while the rest are serving short sentences or are currently being detained for other counties and federal agencies.

In contrast, the Minnehaha Regional Juvenile Detention Center houses juvenile male and female offenders arrested in Minnehaha and the 16 surrounding counties.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Minnehaha County Jail	305 West 4th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104	(605) 367-4321	24 hours a day, 7 days a week	The jail does not have a dedicated email address. However, you may send mail via the county sheriff’s online contact form.
Regional Juvenile Detention Center	4200 Southwest Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57105	(605) 367-4313	24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Administrative Office is open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.	The Regional Detention Center does not have a dedicated email address.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Minnehaha County Jail?

Eligible persons may send money to inmates in the Minnehaha County jail via any of these options:

• Deposit funds at the jail lobby kiosk. You will find the kiosks at the physical address of the facility. The kiosks may accept various payment options, including cash and credit/debit cards.
• Speak with the jail staff at the front desk. The staff may assist you in depositing money for an inmate.
• Make deposits using a licensed third-party payment provider. The provider accepts payments made via credit/debit card.

The jail facility may require you to pay fees for depositing funds to inmates in the county jail. In addition, the jail will deduct up to 50% from deposits if the inmate has a pending debt. Debts may include the daily $10 jail charges.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Minnehaha County, the sheriff’s office maintains a jail roster for inmates held in the county jail. The county sheriff updates the roster every 15 minutes to fully capture information on recently detained and booked offenders. Inquirers may look up inmate information on the platform by filling in the inmate’s last name in the required search field. There is also an option to view the full list of inmates on the platform. However, you may need to scroll till you find the requested inmate.

Minnehaha County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Minnehaha County jail allows in-person and online video visitation. For remote video visitation, families and friends of inmates must create an account with the NCIC inmate communication platform. This is a licensed third-party operator that provides video chat and inmate messaging. Note that the operator may charge fees for using these features.

On the other hand, you can use the in-person video visitation option by visiting the county jail lobby. This option is available only to visitors on the inmate’s pre-approved list. Visitors must sign in, and the timer starts counting down when they pick up the handset. Note that the visit is automatically terminated if the visitor is more than 10 minutes late.

Families and friends of inmates must follow these rules during visitation:

• They must provide a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, a valid passport, or a military ID.
• They must wear clothes deemed appropriate. Appropriate attire does not include low-cut blouses or see-through clothes.
• Visitors must schedule a visit at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits must not exceed 30 minutes unless approved by the Jail Supervisor.
• Visitors must be respectful and orderly while on the jail premises.
• The use of cell phones and pictures is not allowed during visitation.

Visitors may lose visitation rights if they violate these rules.

As of February 2026, the schedule for in-person visitation is as follows:

Type of Visitation	Day	Visitation Times
Lobby (in-person) visitation	All week except Monday.	7 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Remote visitation	All week	7 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Inmates in the Minnehaha County jail can receive mail in their dedicated online inbox. The county jail partnered with a third-party platform to provide mail services. Senders are required to sign up on the platform and send mail. They may also attach pictures of documents and attach them to messages. The platform charges $0.35 per picture message and $0.25 per text message. Note that there are no restrictions on the number of mails that can be sent to inmates.

However, you may follow a different process when sending legal and medical mail. To send such mail, you must forward it to the county jail using this address format:

Inmate Name,

File ID#,

Minnehaha County Jail,

305 West 4th Street,

PO BOX 591,

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

You must adhere to these rules when sending mail to inmates:

• Do not include more than one photo in the mail.
• The mail must not be more than 8.5" wide by 11" tall.
• Do not write on the back of the mail. Include all required data on the front side of the mail.

Inmates at the county jail can also have funds deposited into their commissary accounts. You may send the funds via the following options:

• Deposit at the kiosk in the county jail lobby.
• Make deposits using a licensed third-party payment provider.