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Codington County Detention Center, SD Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 4, 2024
Codington County Detention Center

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • 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
  • Holiday Closed

Codington County Detention Center Basic Information

Facility Name
Codington County Detention Center
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
14 1st Avenue SE, Watertown, SD, 57201
Phone
605-882-6284
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected]
Security Level
Medium
City
Watertown
Postal Code
57201
State
South Dakota
County
Codington County

Codington County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Bradford Jason Howell
Address
14 1st Avenue Southeast, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201
Phone
605-882-6280
Fax
605-882-6283

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Codington County Detention Center including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Codington County Detention Center is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Codington County Detention Center is located at 14 1st Avenue SE, Watertown, SD, 57201. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Codington County.

Daily Life in Codington County Detention Center

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Codington County Detention Center is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Codington County Detention Center houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 605-882-6284 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Codington County Detention Center:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 605-882-6284 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Codington County Detention Center.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 14 1st Avenue SE, Watertown, SD, 57201. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 605-882-6284 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Codington County Detention Center cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Codington County Detention Center, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Codington County Prison Statistics

Codington County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Jail 3
Jail Population Held for State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -

Codington County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 8
Male Jail Population 30
Total Jail Population 40
Total Jail Admissions 1,807

South Dakota Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.08
Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.08

Codington County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population 1
Latino Jail Population 3
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 24
Native Jail Population 13

Codington County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 3
Male Pretrial Jail Population 9
Pretrial Jail Population 17

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