Inmate Search 🔍 | Potter County Jail

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

201 South Exene Street
Gettysburg, South Dakota 57442

County

Walworth County

Phone Number

605-765-9405

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.southdakotasheriffs.org

Fax Number

605-765-2412

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Potter 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 Potter County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Gettysburg police department at 605-765-9405 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Potter 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 Potter 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 605-765-9405.

Potter 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.