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Mission Statement

The mission of the Hughes County Jail is to serve the citizens and visitors of Hughes County by providing safe, secure, and professional detention and court security services. We are committed to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring the fair and impartial enforcement of the law.


Visitation
REMOTE From 8am - 10pm daily…We offer remote video visitations from home using your computer, mobile phone, or tablet device. To schedule a remote visit please visit www.reliancetelephone.com If you need help or assistance with remote visits, please contact Reliance support on their website or 1.800.896.3201.

ON SITE: Hughes County Jail offers on site non-contact visits from our visit room; see schedule below: 
ONE VISIT PER DAY

www.reliancetelephone.com


Inmate Voicemail

đź“ž 605-223-5244


Inmate Mail
To mail a letter to an inmate send it to the Hughes County Jail and the post office will deliver it. Any person mailing contraband to an inmate will be prosecuted. All mail, newspapers or approved magazines must be delivered by the US Post Office. Packages from Amazon and approved vendors are accepted. We do not accept mail delivered by hand. Due to the danger posed to inmates and staff with illegal drugstrafficked through inmate mail, all postage stamps must be purchased on commissary. Incoming mail containing stamps will be returned to sender.To mail letters to inmates please address the envelope as follows:

Inmate's Name (Inmate # if known)
Hughes County Jail
 3100 E Hwy 34
 Pierre, SD 57501

The Hughes County Jail is committed to ensuring that all inmates and visitors are protected under Federal, State and City Ordinances. Under SDCL 25-10-13, Violation of Protection Orders or No Contact Orders may be considered a misdemeanor or felony. Any contact with the protected person(s) is a violation; whether it’s direct contact or through a third party. The Hughes County Jail will notify Law Enforcement of any violations of SDCL 25-10-13 that occur by way of mail, email, phone, and visitation or through third party contact.
24/7 Program
The testing site for anyone on the 24/7 program PBT’s is located at the Hughes County Jail; 3100 E Hwy 34 E; Pierre, SD 57501. The phone number is 605-773-7475.
Inmate Phones and Texting
Hughes County Jail utilizes Reliance for inmate phone and texting. For more information go to www.reliancetelephone.com.
Posting Bail

Bond payments will be accepted at the Hughes County Jail from any person 18 years of age or older with an ID.

Cash or Surety Bonds: 

  • Cash
  • Cashier’s Check - Payable to Hughes County Jail
  • Postal Money Order - Payable to Hughes County Jail
  • Bail Bond Companies
  • Credit Card - visit courtmoney.com to process payment. 
Inmate Funds

Funds by Mail

  • U.S. Postal Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks only

  • Maximum amount: $500

  • Funds are deposited into the inmate’s account upon receipt

Online or On-Site Deposits (Jail ATM)

Friends and family may deposit funds using Jail ATM.

Online Deposits

  • Select Hughes County Jail

  • Search by inmate name

  • Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted

On-Site Deposits (Jail Lobby Kiosk)

  • Cash or Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted

  • Search by inmate last name or ID number

  • Transactions are final and non-refundable

  • $3.00 transaction fee

Inmate Commissary

  • Commissary orders are processed twice per week

  • Orders placed by Sunday at 10:00 p.m. MST are delivered Tuesday

  • Orders placed by Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. MST are delivered Friday

  • Holidays may affect delivery schedules

Inmates must have available funds to place orders.
Family and friends may order commissary at www.jailatm.com.

Medical Services

Hughes County Jail employs a full-time medical staff:

  •  Hughes County Jail provides medical and mental health services to inmates, including:

    • Registered Nurse on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    • Physician clinics held at least once per week

    • Mental health counseling available 24 hours per week, with 24-hour on-call services as needed

PREA - Prison Rape Elimination Act

Zero Tolerance Policy

The Hughes County Jail maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Sexual contact between staff and inmates or between inmates is prohibited. Under SDCL 22-22-7.6, sexual acts between jail staff and detainees are a felony punishable by imprisonment and fines.

PREA Education and Reporting

  • Inmates receive PREA education during intake and throughout their incarceration

  • Information is provided through orientation videos and an inmate handbook

  • Multiple reporting options are available

  • Reports may be made at any time and are fully investigated

  • Criminal allegations are immediately referred to law enforcement

(See PREA reporting flyer for reporting methods.)

Contents
PREA Flyer
Hughes County PREA Policies & Procedures

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