Frequent Questions
Inmate Visitation
The DOC resumed in-person visitation in March 2021. Visitation will include social distancing and several new restrictions are in place to protect the health and safety of offenders, staff and visitors. Specific restrictions are included in the facility information below. The policy guidelines on visitor apparel and items allowed during a visit remain in effect: Visitor Apparel and Items Allowed Guidelines Prospective visitors at all DOC facilities must be on the approved visit list for the inmate. Effective December 2023, in-person visits are no longer scheduled in advance. Video visitations must still be scheduled at https://sddoc.gtlvisitme.com/app no later than 72 hours prior to the desired visit time.
Visit Verification (Visitor Addition) Form
State Penitentiary, Jameson Annex and Sioux Falls Minimum Center information (as of April 2024)
Mike Durfee State Prison information (as of April 2024)
Rapid City Minimum Center information (as of April 2024)
Yankton Minimum Center information (as of April 2024)
South Dakota Women's Prison information (as of April 2024)