South Dakota State Penitentiary is a Maximum, Medium, Minimum security level State Prison located in the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under South Dakota state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1881. The facility has a capacity of 690 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Sioux Falls, SD judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in South Dakota State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in South Dakota State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow South Dakota State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 605-367-5051 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
South Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM 5:20 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Tue | 5:20 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM 5:20 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Thu | 5:20 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM 5:20 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Hol | 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM or 1:00 PM – 3:20 PM |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at South Dakota State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 605-367-5051.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an South Dakota State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number South Dakota State Penitentiary PO Box 5911 Sioux Falls, SD 57117 | — | — | — |