South Dakota Women's Prison
Women's prisons – Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Women's prisons |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | South Dakota Department of Corrections |
| Address | East Highway 34 3200, 57501 Pierre |
| City / locality | Pierre |
| Region / state | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Phone | +1 605 773 6636 |
| Website | https://www.doc.sd.gov/ |
| Coordinates | 44.35746, -100.30737 |
South Dakota Women's Prison: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
South Dakota Women's Prison is listed in this directory under the category “Women's prisons” and is located in Pierre, South Dakota, United States. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is South Dakota Department of Corrections.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of South Dakota Women's Prison is East Highway 34 3200, 57501 Pierre, in Pierre (South Dakota, United States). The approximate coordinates are 44.3575, -100.3074.
Within the directory, Pierre has 3 facilities; South Dakota has 16 facilities across 12 localities, and United States has 2,738 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from South Dakota Women's Prison, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- Pierre Community Work Center — about <1 km away (Pierre)
- Hughes County Jail — about <1 km away (Pierre)
- Lower Brule Detention Center — about 64 km away (Lyman County)
- Mellette County Jail — about 94 km away (White River)
- South Dakota State Training School — about 163 km away (Plankinton Township)
Other facilities in Pierre:
What type of facility this is
Women's prisons, or women's units, are intended for the female prison population. They usually offer adapted services, such as specific healthcare and, in some systems, spaces for mothers with young children, depending on each country's regulations.
In the United States, prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (federal prisons), each state's department of corrections, and county sheriffs' offices and local governments (jails).
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Phone, Website, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Email, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to South Dakota Women's Prison. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Women's prisons” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that South Dakota Women's Prison offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about South Dakota Women's Prison
Where is South Dakota Women's Prison?
South Dakota Women's Prison is located in Pierre, South Dakota, United States. The recorded address is East Highway 34 3200, 57501 Pierre.
What type of facility is South Dakota Women's Prison?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Women's prisons”. Women's prisons, or women's units, are intended for the female prison population.
What is the phone number or website of South Dakota Women's Prison?
The contact details on record are: +1 605 773 6636 · https://www.doc.sd.gov/.
What is the capacity of South Dakota Women's Prison?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near South Dakota Women's Prison?
The closest facility listed in the directory is Pierre Community Work Center, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit South Dakota Women's Prison?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.