Dewey County Jail

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Updated on: February 19, 2024

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Location 702 C Street PO Box 340, Timber Lake, SD, 57656-0340
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/dewey.htm

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Dewey County County can be found in the South Dakota area. Timber Lake – is the county seat. Dewey County has a total population of 5835 and was formed in 1873.

Dewey County County has a total area of 2,302 square miles. The zip codes in Dewey County County are 57625, 57628, 57630, 57633, 57636, 57647, 57652, 57656, 57661.

Dewey County Sheriff’s Office:

The Dewey County Sheriff, Lesley D. Mayer, is the head law enforcement officer in the Dewey County county. You can reach him by calling 605-865-3330.

Address: 702 C Street, Timber Lake, South Dakota, 57656, 57625, 57628, 57630, 57633, 57636, 57647, 57652, 57656, 57661.

Fax:

Phone: 605-865-3330

 

Dewey County Jail is located in Dewey County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Dewey County Jail is 702 C Street, , PO Box 340, Timber Lake, SD, 57656-0340. The Dewey County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Dewey County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-865-3330, the Dewey County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-865-3691.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Timber Lake. The justice center houses the Dewey County county sheriff, Timber Lake police department offices, and the Dewey County Jail. The Dewey County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Dewey County Jail. Originally, the Dewey County Jail could house approximately 2275 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Dewey County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Dewey County Jail has a 132-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Dewey County Jail.

The Dewey 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 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Dewey County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Dewey County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Dewey County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Dewey County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Dewey County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Dewey County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Dewey 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 Dewey County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Dewey Sheriffs Office

Address 702 C Street, Timber Lake, South Dakota, 57656
Phone 605-865-3330

Dewey County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Dewey County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 702 C Street PO Box 340, Timber Lake, SD, 57656-0340
Facility Type Adult
City Timber Lake
Postal Code 57656-0340
State South Dakota
County Dewey County
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/dewey.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Dewey 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 Dewey County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Dewey County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Dewey 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

Directions

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