South Dakota Department of Corrections



Are you looking for a South Dakota inmate?

You can find an inmate by going to the Offender Locator page. You can also search their Most Wanted list for escapees, walkaways and parole absconders.


Are you looking for information on a South Dakota prison?


Click the link to the prison and you can see a virtual tour, directions by way of a google map and historical photos.

South Dakota State Penitentiary
Jameson Annex
Mike Durfee State Prison
South Dakota Women's Prison
Rapid City Minimum Unit
Yankton Minimum Unit


Helpful Info for Families and Friends


Follow the links below for answers to the most often asked questions:




South Dakota County Jails


As counties and cities place the arrests and warrants online, I will be adding them below.

Active Arrest Warrants
Pennington County






Return from South Dakota Department of Corrections to The Free Inmate Locator


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