Miner County Jail
South Dakota
Miner County Sheriff's Office (inmates held in contracted county jails)
Miner County has no county jail, so the Miner County Sheriff's Office in Howard houses its inmates in contracted jails in other South Dakota counties.
- Address
- 401 N Main Street, Howard, SD 57349
- Phone
- (605) 772-5541
How to find an inmate
Miner County has no county jail, so people arrested by the Miner County Sheriff's Office in Howard are held in jails in other counties. Call the sheriff's office with the person's full name and date of birth to learn where they are held. For people sentenced to state prison, use the South Dakota Department of Corrections offender locator at doc.sd.gov.
Visitation
Visitation rules are set by the jail that is actually holding the inmate. Ask the Miner County Sheriff's Office which facility that is, then call that facility to confirm its schedule and requirements.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by the court. Call the Miner County Sheriff's Office or the holding facility to confirm the bond amount, accepted payment methods, and where bond can be posted.
Mail and money
Mail and money for an inmate go through the facility where the inmate is held, not through Howard. Confirm that facility's mailing address and deposit options before sending anything.
Frequently asked questions
Does Miner County have a jail?
No. Miner County has no county jail, and its inmates are held in contracted jails in other counties.
How do I find out where someone arrested in Miner County is held?
Call the Miner County Sheriff's Office at (605) 772-5541 with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Miner County?
Contact the sheriff's office or the holding facility to confirm the bond amount and how to pay it.
Can I send money to an inmate from Miner County?
Yes, through the facility holding the inmate. Confirm that facility's deposit method first.