Aurora County Jail

Aurora County Jail, SD Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 9, 2024

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Location 401 North Main Street PO Box 333, Plankinton, SD, 57368-0333

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Aurora County County can be found in the South Dakota area. Plankinton – is the county seat. Aurora County has a total population of 2738 and was formed in 1881.

Aurora County County has a total area of 708 square miles. The zip codes in Aurora County County are 57368, 57375, 57383.

 

Aurora County Jail is located in Aurora County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Aurora County Jail is 401 North Main Street, , PO Box 333, Plankinton, SD, 57368-0333. The Aurora County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Aurora County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-942-7736, the Aurora County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-942-7751.

Jail History and Structure

In 1977, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Plankinton. The justice center houses the Aurora County county sheriff, Plankinton police department offices, and the Aurora County Jail. The Aurora County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Aurora County Jail. Originally, the Aurora County Jail could house approximately 2272 inmates.

Over the years, the Aurora County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Aurora County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Aurora County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Aurora County Jail has a 122-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Aurora County Jail.

The Aurora County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Aurora County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Aurora County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Aurora County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2010, a mental health unit was established at the Aurora County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Aurora County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Aurora County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Aurora County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Aurora County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Aurora County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Aurora County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 401 North Main Street PO Box 333, Plankinton, SD, 57368-0333
Facility Type Adult
City Plankinton
Postal Code 57368-0333
State South Dakota
County Aurora County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Aurora County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Aurora County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Aurora County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Aurora County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Aurora County Jail.

The Aurora County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Aurora County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Aurora County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Aurora County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Plankinton, Aurora County , SD Overview

Coordinates:
43.71472°N 98.48306°W
Country:
United States
State:
South Dakota
County:
Aurora
Incorporated:
1887
Area:
Total:
0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)
Land:
0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,526 ft (465 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
707
Estimate (2019):
730
Density:
956.75/sq mi (369.24/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
57368
Area code(s):
605
FIPS code:
46-50020
GNIS feature ID:
1257087

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