Faulk County Jail

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Updated on: March 16, 2024

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Location 924 Lafoon Avenue PO Box 157, Faulkton, SD, 57438-0157
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/faulk.htm

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Faulk County County can be found in the South Dakota area. Faulkton – is the county seat. Faulk County has a total population of 2329 and was formed in 1873.

Faulk County County has a total area of 981 square miles. The zip codes in Faulk County County are 57435, 57438, 57466, 57467, 57470, 57473.

 

Faulk County Jail is located in Faulk County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Faulk County Jail is 924 Lafoon Avenue PO Box 157, Faulkton, SD, 57438-0157. The Faulk County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 40,000. The Faulk County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-598-6229, the Faulk County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-598-6620.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Faulkton. The justice center houses the Faulk County county sheriff, Faulkton police department offices, and the Faulk County Jail. The Faulk County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Faulk County Jail. Originally, the Faulk County Jail could house approximately 1668 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Faulk County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Faulk County Jail has a 128-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Faulk County Jail.

The Faulk 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Faulk County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Faulk County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Faulk County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Faulk County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Faulk County Jail inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Faulk County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Faulk 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 Faulk County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Faulk County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Faulk County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 924 Lafoon Avenue PO Box 157, Faulkton, SD, 57438-0157
Facility Type Adult
City Faulkton
Postal Code 57438-0157
State South Dakota
County Faulk County
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/faulk.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Faulkton, Faulk County , SD Overview

mottos:
"The Carousel City"
Coordinates:
45.03333°N 99.12806°W
Country:
United States
State:
South Dakota
County:
Faulk
Platted:
1886
Area:
Total:
1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
Land:
1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,581 ft (482 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
736
Estimate (2019):
709
Density:
699.90/sq mi (270.22/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
57438
Area code(s):
605
FIPS code:
46-21260
GNIS feature ID:
1255021

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