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 August 27, 2024)
Mike Durfee State Prison information (as of August 30, 2024)
Rapid City Minimum Center information (as of August 30, 2024)
Yankton Minimum Center information (as of August 30, 2024)
South Dakota Women's Prison information (as of August 27, 2024)