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Inmate Accounts
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Inmates can order items through the Jail commissary providing there is money on their account.
The accounts are also used to pay for haircuts and other miscellaneous services. To deposit money
into an inmate's account, a money order can be made out to the inmate and sent directly to them.
Once received, the inmate can put the money into their account.
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Inmates can order items through the Jail commissary providing there is money on their account.
The accounts are also used to pay for haircuts and other miscellaneous services. To deposit money
into an inmate's account, a money order can be made out to the inmate and sent directly to them.
Once received, the inmate can put the money into their account.
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Inmate Mail
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The Pennington County Jail recognizes the importance for inmates to maintain ties with family and
friends. Inmates may send and receive mail while in the Pennington County Jail.
All letters must go out and come into the facility through the United States Postal Service.
Inmates may write an unlimited number of letters providing funds are available for postage
from their account. Inmates may receive stamps in the mail for the purpose of sending out letters.
To mail letters to inmates please address the envelope as follows:
Inmate's Name
307 St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Inmates may receive books and magazines that come directly from the bookstore or publisher.
Packages to the Pennington County Jail that do not have prior approval will be returned to sender.
Packages must be approved before they will be accepted at the facility. A request for package approval
must come from the inmate and not the sender. This request must state the package content, sender's name
and address.
The Pennington County Jail reserves the right to inspect incoming or outgoing mail for contraband.
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Posting Bail or Bonding
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Bonding payments will be accepted at the Pennington County Jail by any person 18 years of age or
older with an ID.
Accepted payment types for bonds that are Cash or Surety:
- Cash
- Cashiers Check - Payable to Pennington County Jail
- Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Jail
Money will not be refunded until the entire case is completed.
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Accepted payment types for Child Support Bonds: (Non-Refundable)
- Cash
- Cashiers Check - Payable to Pennington County Jail
- Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Jail
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Accepted payment types for Fines: (Non-Refundable)
- Cash
- Cashiers Check - Payable to Pennington County Clerk of Courts
- Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Clerk of Courts
- Personal Check - Payable to Pennington County Clerk of Courts
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Bail Bond Companies
AAA Speedy Release Bail Bonds - 718-7777 or 1-800-564-8898
Arrow Bonding Agency - 348-8741
Barb's Bail Bonding Agency - 390-9988
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Release of Property or Money
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For property or money to be released, the individual in custody must fill out a release form stating the
individual that will be picking up the released items. Arrangements for this procedure will be made
through mail or scheduled visitation. Property or money can be picked up at anytime with proper
identification.
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Visitation
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Please refer to one of the following links:
Visitation Policy
Male Work Release Visitation
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Turning Yourself In
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Self Turn In dates and times must be arranged with jail staff and must be court ordered. If any problems
accrue you will need to contact your Attorney, Probation Officer, Parole Officer, or the Clerk of
Courts Office.
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Telephone Calls
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Inmates are not allowed to receive in-coming telephone calls or messages.
During regular dayroom hours, inmates may use the cellblock collect phones. Each phone call is limited to
15 minutes to allow equal access to the phones by all inmates in that cellblock.
The Pennington County Jail has a specialized phone company to handle inmate phone accounts called PCS.
Inmates are able to purchase phone minutes through the jail commissary to call out of the facility. Phone
cards or minutes from different carriers are not compatible with the inmate phone system. Phones time can
be prepaid to PCS by calling 1-888-288-9879.
If you have a block on your phone not placed by your phone company or the jail you will need to call
PCS at 1-888-288-9879 to help you fix the problem.
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Cash- Acceptance Kiosk
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Now family and friends of inmates housed at the Pennington County Jail will be able to deposit
cash money onto inmate accounts utilizing the new Cash Acceptor located in the lobby of the
Pennington County Jail. This machine will assist family and friends by eliminating the need
to purchase money orders or having to wait to deposit money on the designated days and times.
It will immediately deposit the money onto the inmate's account.
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Cash deposits may be made in the Cash Acceptance Kiosk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There
is a service fee charged to the person depositing money for this service.
The Cash Acceptance Kiosk:
- Will only accept $5.00 dollar bills or higher for deposits into inmate accounts.
- Will accept deposits made into the inmate's account with a credit or debit card.
- Family and friends will have to know the inmate's global number and
full, correct name.
- Money deposited will be immediately credited to the inmate's account.
- A receipt will be issued to the person depositing the money.
- A receipt will be issues to the inmate.
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The Cash-Acceptance Kiosk will be operated by a 3rd party and the Pennington County Jail will
have no responsibility for the operation of this machine. There will be contact information
posted on the machine if anyone has any problems with this new service; please do not call
the Jail.
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