Mellette County Jail

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Updated on: April 21, 2024

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Location South 1st & McKinley PO Box 189, White River, SD, 57579-0189
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/mellette.htm

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Mellette County County can be found in the South Dakota area. White River – is the county seat. Mellette County has a total population of 2088 and was formed in 1909.

Mellette County County has a total area of 1,307 square miles. The zip codes in Mellette County County are 57560, 57579, 57585.

 

Mellette County Jail is located in Mellette County County, South Dakota state. The specific address of the Mellette County Jail is South 1st & McKinley PO Box 189, White River, SD, 57579-0189. The Mellette County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The Mellette County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 605-259-3362, the Mellette County Jail information line, or fax at or fax605-259-3069.

Jail History and Structure

In 1988, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown White River. The justice center houses the Mellette County county sheriff, White River police department offices, and the Mellette County Jail. The Mellette County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Mellette County Jail. Originally, the Mellette County Jail could house approximately 1945 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Mellette County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Mellette County Jail has a 133-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Mellette County Jail.

The Mellette 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 13. The youth detained in the Mellette County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Mellette County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

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

Mellette County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Mellette County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address South 1st & McKinley PO Box 189, White River, SD, 57579-0189
Facility Type Adult
City White River
Postal Code 57579-0189
State South Dakota
County Mellette County
Official Website http://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/mellette.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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