Inmate Search 🔍 | Buffalo County Jail

Buffalo County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Buffalo, SD. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Buffalo County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Buffalo County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

112 Osman Avenue PO Box 115
Gann Valley, South Dakota 57341

County

Buffalo County

Phone Number

605-293-3217
605-293-3231

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

gannvalley.com

Fax Number

605-293-3240

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Buffalo County Jail?

Buffalo County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Buffalo County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Gann Valley police department at 605-293-3217 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Buffalo County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check South Dakota inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in South Dakota.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Buffalo County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 605-293-3217.

Buffalo County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.