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South Dakota State Penitentiary | South Dakota Department of Corrections

1600 N. Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Eligibility

Adult

Hours

Office hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for information

Service area

SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
The main Penitentiary facility contains three housing units. The Jameson Annex contains 3 housing units within a secure perimeter and a Minimum Center for inmates on work release and community service status. Inmate employment within the Penitentiary falls into two basic categories; institutional support and prison industries. Inmates are offered literacy, Adult Basic Education and GED classes. The state Department of Corrections provides medical, dental, optometric services, mental health, and chemical dependency services for the adult corrections system. Treatment is also offered for sex offenders. Video visitation now available. Must be scheduled in advance.

Last Assured

10/22/2025

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Corrections

South Dakota Department of Corrections is responsible for the management of the state adult prison system, the state adult parole system and the state juvenile corrections system.