Buffalo County Jail
South Dakota
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office (inmates housed in contracted county jails)
Buffalo County has no county jail, so people arrested by the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office are held in other county jails under contract.
- Address
- Buffalo County Courthouse, Gann Valley, SD 57341
How to find an inmate
Buffalo County has no county jail, so people arrested there are housed in a contracted county jail elsewhere. Contact the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office in Gann Valley with the person's full name and date of birth to learn where they are held. People sentenced to state prison are listed in the South Dakota Department of Corrections offender locator on doc.sd.gov.
Visitation
Visitation follows the rules of the jail where the person is actually housed. Confirm the location with the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, then call that facility for its visiting schedule and requirements.
Bail and bond
Bail for Buffalo County cases is set by a judge or by a bond schedule. Contact the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office or the holding jail to confirm the bond amount and how to pay it.
Mail and money
Mail and money must go to the facility where the inmate is housed, not to Gann Valley. Confirm the location with the Sheriff's Office, then ask that jail about its mail rules and deposit methods.
Frequently asked questions
Does Buffalo County have a jail?
No. Buffalo County has no county jail, and inmates are held in other county jails under contract.
How do I find out where a Buffalo County inmate is held?
Contact the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office in Gann Valley with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Buffalo County?
Ask the Sheriff's Office or the holding jail for the bond amount and payment instructions.
Can I send money to a Buffalo County inmate?
Yes, through the facility where the person is housed. Confirm that location first.