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Hand County Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Hand County Jail is a detention facility located in Miller, South Dakota. It serves as the primary correctional institution for Hand County, handling both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates for shorter terms.

Contact Information

Address: 415 W 1st Ave, Miller, SD 57362
Phone: (605) 853-2408
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Hand County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (605) 853-2408 during business hours. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours and policies are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Hand County Jail, please contact the facility directly. They will provide you with the approved methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls during designated times. For specific information about phone privileges and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Hand County Jail is limited. Contact the facility for details on available educational, vocational, or rehabilitative programs.

Security and Management Information

Hand County Jail operates under the jurisdiction of the Hand County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Hand County Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights, consult with the jail administration or a legal professional familiar with South Dakota correctional facilities.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have at Hand County Jail?

For a list of allowed items and contraband, please contact the jail directly. Typically, only facility-issued items and approved personal effects are permitted.

How can I send mail to an inmate at Hand County Jail?

To send mail to an inmate, address your letter to: Inmate's Full Name, Hand County Jail, 415 W 1st Ave, Miller, SD 57362. Be sure to include your return address and follow all facility guidelines for correspondence.

What medical services are available to inmates?

Hand County Jail provides basic medical care to inmates. For specific information about available medical services, please contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Hand County Jail. If you are have completed a Hand County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Hand County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Hand County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

415 West 1st Avenue, Room 102, Miller, SD, 57362-1352

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 605-853-2408 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Hand County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Hand County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Hand County Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Hand County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Hand County Jail.

General Stats for South Dakota

South Dakota Total Number of Inmates

5,351

South Dakota Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

7,550

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

371

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

3,673

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

391

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

27

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

86.23

2,881

Female

13.77

460

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

42.11

72

Detained

56.14

96

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in South Dakota