Minnehaha County Jail Visitation Information

Welcome to Minnehaha County visitation web page. With the opening of the new Minnehaha County Jail we have made changes to the visitation system and schedule. These changes have allowed for more access to inmates for public visitation as well as extended hours. Visitation is now done using a close circuit teleconferencing. Visitors will be directed to a visitation booth that is set up with a TV, camera, and a handset. The information on this page will assist visitors, inmates and staff to operate visitation in a smooth and efficient manner. The number of visitors an inmate may receive and the length of visits may be limited only by the facility's schedule and space or when there are substantial reasons to justify such limitations. Inmates will not be denied access to visits with persons of their choice except when the Warden or designee can present clear and convincing evidence that such visitation jeopardizes the safety and security of the facility or the visitors.

***WARNING: VISITATIONS MAY BE MONITORED AND RECORDED***

IDENTIFICATION

In order to visit with an Inmate housed at the Minnehaha County Jail you must provide a government issued identification. Acceptable forms of identification are:

A) Drivers License from any State.

B) Valid Passport

C) Valid State or County issued ID and birth certificate if ID does not bear a date of birth.

D) Military ID card with photo and date of birth.

Other than these types of identification admittance into visitation is at the discretion of the shift supervisor.

JUVENILES

A parent of legal guardian must accompany persons under the age of 18 who wish to visit an inmate. If you have any questions, contact Lt. Scot Pfeifer or Warden Devlin.

CLOTHING

Visitors may be denied admittance to the visitation area if their clothing is deemed to be inappropriate. The only personal property allowed into the visitation area is keys and identification. Please leave purses, backpacks and other items at your home or in your locked vehicle.

HOURS OF VISITATION

The visitation schedule is as follows:

Inmate Last Name starts with:	Day	Visitation Times
A-G	Tuesdays	7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
	Saturdays	7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
	Sundays	7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

H-O	Wednesdays	7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
	Saturdays	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
	Sundays	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

P-Z	Thursdays	7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
	Saturdays	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
	Sundays	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ATTENTION ALL JAIL VISITORS

Due to increasing demand on the jail visiting system the following change is being made: Effective Saturday, June 17, 2006, each person will be allowed to visit an inmate only once per day. After you have completed visiting an inmate you may not visit that person again until that person's next scheduled visiting day. You may visit another inmate but you will need to return to the visiting line and wait your turn.

Jail staff may allow more than one visit per session if other people are not waiting.

Visits will last 30 minutes unless space allows for the extension of the visit.

The number of visitors an inmate may receive and the length of visit may be limited only by the facility's schedule, space and personnel constraints or when there are substantial reasons to justify such limitations. Visitation will not exceed 60 minutes in length.

Once in the visitation booth do not pick up the handset until you see the inmate you wish to visit. By picking up the handset you are starting the timer. Also if you hang up the handset prior to the completion of your visit the visit will automatically terminate after 5 seconds. Keep in mind that if you come to visit less than 30 minutes prior to one of the closed times your visit will be cut short. Please plan your visit accordingly to make sure you have adequate time to complete your visit.

VISITATION EQUIPTMENT

Please do not touch or try to adjust any of the visitation equipment other than the handset. If you need any assistance with adjustments please contact the front desk officer.

VISITOR CONDUCT

Visitors are expected to be orderly and respectful to staff, inmates and other visitors. Please refrain from using obscene gestures and language. Lewd conduct is prohibited and may be prosecuted. Visitation privileges will be terminated if any of the rules are violated.