Hanson County Jail

Hanson County Jail, SD Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 2, 2024

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Location 430 Main Street PO Box 97, Alexandria, SD, 57311-0097

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Hanson County County can be found in the South Dakota area. Alexandria – is the county seat. Hanson County has a total population of 3423 and was formed in 1873.

Hanson County County has a total area of 434 square miles. The zip codes in Hanson County County are 57311, 57332, 57340.

 

Hanson County Jail is located in Hanson County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Hanson County Jail is 430 Main Street PO Box 97, Alexandria, SD, 57311-0097. The Hanson County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 45,000. The Hanson County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-239-4409, the Hanson County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-239-4296.

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Alexandria. The justice center houses the Hanson County county sheriff, Alexandria police department offices, and the Hanson County Jail. The Hanson County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Hanson County Jail. Originally, the Hanson County Jail could house approximately 2158 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Hanson County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Hanson County Jail has a 148-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Hanson County Jail.

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

Jail Medical Facilities

The Hanson County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Hanson County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Hanson County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Hanson County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Hanson 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 Hanson County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Hanson County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Hanson County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 430 Main Street PO Box 97, Alexandria, SD, 57311-0097
Facility Type Adult
City Alexandria
Postal Code 57311-0097
State South Dakota
County Hanson County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Alexandria, Hanson County , SD Overview

Coordinates:
43.65472°N 97.78139°W
Country:
United States
State:
South Dakota
County:
Hanson
Founded:
1880
Incorporated:
1885
Area:
Total:
0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
Land:
0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
615
Estimate (2019):
644
Density:
1,032.05/sq mi (398.79/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
57311
Area code(s):
605
FIPS code:
46-00820
GNIS feature ID:
1253612

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