Clay County Jail, SD Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

- 15 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
- Website
- 605-677-7117
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The Clay County Jail is a medium-security prison that is located in Vermillion, South Dakota. It is specifically operated by the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office but also does accept prisoners from surrounding towns and municipalities.
The Clay County Jail also has a law library which inmates can access Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 AM and 3 PM. Inmates have a “first come, first serve” basis when it comes to the library.
Some of these inmates are awaiting trial, some have been convicted, and some are waiting to be moved. There is a staff of over 260 civilian members, as well.
Commissary is offered five days a week, from Monday through Friday. There is a wide range of food products, including chips, snacks, beverages, teas, water, and more. Laundry is also delivered from Monday through Friday. Uniforms and towels are delivered twice a week.
Inmates at Clay County Jail can have access to copies of legal documents for a small cost, and there may be paralegals available to assist inmates in searching for additional resource material.
Clay County Jail - General Information
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Facility Name
Clay County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
15 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
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Phone
605-677-7117
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Capacity
40
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City
Vermillion
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Postal Code
57069
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State
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Country
Clay County
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Official Website
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Facility Name
Clay County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
15 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
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Phone
605-677-7117
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Capacity
40
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Country
Clay County
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City
Vermillion
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Postal Code
57069
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State
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Official Website
Clay County Sheriffs Office / Clay County Jail
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Address
15 North Washington Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069
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Phone
605-677-7100
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Fax
605-677-7105
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Website
How to Find Someone in Clay County Jail
While there are thousands of jails all over the world that offer a “search bar” for inmates at a prison, Clay County Jail has taken a different approach. In fact, there is a reported list of inmates at the jail that is updated constantly that can be found online.
The jail roster can be found here: http://www.claysheriff.org/. In addition, the jail roster can be viewed in either a collapsible or search-able extended view.
The website also describes how many inmates are currently at the jail, as well. The roster also describes their gender, suffix, age, race, first name, middle name, last name, and the date that they were confined.
Send a Mail/Package
However, there is quite a long list of material/content that is prohibited at the Clay County Jail. This includes:
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Nudity pictures
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Stamps
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Song lyrics
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Cash
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Money Orders
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Over 10 pictures
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Markers
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Crayons
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Postcards
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Pictures larger than 5” x 7”
In addition, books and magazines have to be sent new (from a publisher, including Amazon.com).
You can send mail to an inmate at this address:
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Clay County Jail
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Inmate’s Name
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Pin # Cell location
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15 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069
There MUST be the inmate’s name, ID number, and a return address on the envelope. Inmates must also request to have an armband issued by classification in order to receive mail. This armband is not required to receive legal mail, however.
Sending Money
One does not send actually money to a specific facility when it comes to South Dakota inmates. Instead, it is sent to an inmate “trust account”.
You can utilize the services of many different companies when it comes to South Dakota prisons and inmates. The list of companies includes:
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JPAY
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OffenderConnect
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AccessCorrections
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Western Union
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Touchpayonline
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Smartdeposit
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Tigercommissary
You will need the name, ID number, and inmate’s location to send money to them. Money can be sent through a walk-in visit, through the phone, online, or through the mail.
The Clay County Jail also offers $100 “commissary packages”, plus processing and tax, for inmates, as well.
Phone Calls
Inmates are allowed phone calls, and there are various private companies involved that provide a service for the Clay County Jail in Vermillion, South Dakota. The facility will make a phone rate (per minute) clear, and the amount may vary depending on where your inmate is located.
Visitation Rules
The last name of the inmate determines their visitation days. It breaks down as follows. If an inmate’s last name starts with the following letters, they have specific days/hours for visitation. If your last name starts with a letter A through M, your visitation days are Saturdays, from 8 AM to 11 AM, and Sundays, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
There is also a strict visitation dress code at Clay County Jail, and only appropriate clothing is allowed.
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
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