Jones County Jail

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Updated on: April 19, 2024

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Location 104 East 4th Street PO Box 95, Murdo, SD, 57559-0095
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/jones.htm

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Jones County County can be found in the South Dakota area. Murdo – is the county seat. Jones County has a total population of 936 and was formed in 1916.

Jones County County has a total area of 969 square miles. The zip codes in Jones County County are 57531, 57559, 57562.

 

Jones County Jail is located in Jones County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Jones County Jail is 104 East 4th Street, , PO Box 95, Murdo, SD, 57559-0095. The Jones County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Jones County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-669-7111, the Jones County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-669-7109.

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Murdo. The justice center houses the Jones County county sheriff, Murdo police department offices, and the Jones County Jail. The Jones County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Jones County Jail. Originally, the Jones County Jail could house approximately 1907 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Jones County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Jones County Jail has a 146-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Jones County Jail.

The Jones 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 16. The youth detained in the Jones County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Jones County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Jones County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Jones County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Jones County Jail inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Jones County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Jones 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 Jones County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Jones County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Jones County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 104 East 4th Street PO Box 95, Murdo, SD, 57559-0095
Facility Type Adult
City Murdo
Postal Code 57559-0095
State South Dakota
County Jones County
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/jones.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Murdo, Jones County , SD Overview

Coordinates:
43.88806°N 100.71111°W
Country:
United States
State:
South Dakota
County:
Jones
Incorporated:
1908
Area:
Total:
0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
Land:
0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
2,313 ft (705 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
488
Estimate (2019):
438
Density:
695.24/sq mi (268.56/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
57559
Area code(s):
605
FIPS code:
46-44260
GNIS feature ID:
1256622

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