Inmate Search 🔍 | McCook County Jail

McCook County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of McCook, SD. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in McCook 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 McCook 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

130 West Essex Avenue PO Box 58
Salem, South Dakota 57058

Fax Number

605-425-3144

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

McCook 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 McCook County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Salem police department at 605-425-2761 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in McCook 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 McCook 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 605-425-2761.

McCook 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.