Bennett County Sheriff

County Sheriff

Last Updated: February 23, 2025
Address
201 State St, Martin, SD 57551
County
Bennett
Phone
605-685-6515
Fax
605-685-2255
Email
11-1A@bennettcosheriff.org

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Bennett Co Sheriff is for County Sheriff offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Welcome to the Bennett Co Sheriff's Directory on InmateAid. Use this tool to find recent arrestees and check the status of arrest warrants. This directory provides current, accurate information, respecting privacy while meeting your needs. Thank you for visiting; we are here to help.

The Bennett County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Jason Erwin, serves as the sole law enforcement agency for Bennett County, providing essential services with a focus on respect, dignity, and professionalism. Guided by core values of teamwork, honor, integrity, and pride, the Sheriff’s Office oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including community policing, emergency response, criminal investigations, and enforcement of court orders. While Bennett County does not maintain an on-site jail, it contracts with the Winner City Jail, in Winner, SD, ensuring efficient and secure detention services.

As the central hub for law enforcement and administrative functions, the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the initial booking process for individuals arrested within the county. This process includes documenting personal information, recording details of the arrest, and collecting fingerprints and photographs. Following booking, arrestees are promptly transferred to the Winner City Jail, a modern facility equipped to provide housing, meals, medical care, and access to legal and rehabilitative resources. The jail also facilitates inmate visitation and communication with families and attorneys, upholding due process and humane treatment standards.

This partnership allows the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office to focus on its primary mission of maintaining public safety and community well-being while relying on the Winner City Jail’s specialized infrastructure for inmate management. The seamless collaboration ensures that both law enforcement operations and detainee care are handled efficiently and effectively, meeting the needs of the community and supporting a fair and secure justice system.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in South Dakota. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Bennett County Sheriff.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

There are no visits at this location, please go to the Winner City Jail for visitation rules, scheduling, and times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - Bennett County Sheriff

  1. Does Bennett County Sheriff have its own jail?
    No, Bennett Co Sheriff does not operate a full-time jail. Individuals who are arrested are typically held for processing and then transferred to a nearby contracted regional detention facility or another county jail.

  2. Where are arrestees taken after being processed at Bennett County Sheriff?
    After processing, individuals are transferred to a nearby contracted county jail or regional detention center, which houses inmates for the Bennett Co Sheriff on a per-inmate fee basis.

  3. How long can someone be held at Bennett County Sheriff before being transferred?
    Bennett County Sheriff can only detain individuals for a short period, usually under 72 hours, before moving to a contracted detention facility.

  4. How can I find out where someone was transferred after being arrested by Bennett County Sheriff?
    You can check the inmate-locator on the county-website or call 605-685-6515 for information. In most cases, individuals are sent to another contracted facility.

  5. What happens during the booking process at Bennett Co Sheriff?
    Booking includes fingerprinting, photographing, medical screening, and a background check. After processing, arrestees are held temporarily before being transferred to a detention facility.

  6. Can I post bail for someone arrested by Bennett Co Sheriff?
    Yes, bail can be posted through the County Courthouse or the contracted detention facility where the individual is housed. Bail information can be obtained by contacting 605-685-6515.

  7. What are the visitation rules for inmates arrested by Bennett County Sheriff?
    Bennett County Sheriff does not handle inmate visitation. Visitation is managed by the detention facility where the inmate is housed. Check the website of the contracted jail for visitation policies.

  8. Can an attorney visit someone arrested by Bennett Co Sheriff?
    Yes, attorneys can visit clients at the detention facility where they are housed. Contact the contracted jail directly to schedule legal visits.

  9. How can I send money to someone arrested by Bennett County Sheriff?
    Funds must be sent to the contracted detention center’s commissary system, not the Bennett County Sheriff. Visit the https://www.bennettcosheriff.org/jail.html of the facility where the inmate is housed for deposit options.

  10. What happens if an arrestee requires medical attention while in Bennett County Sheriff custody?
    Individuals with medical needs receive basic screening at the Bennett County Sheriff. If serious medical attention is required, they may be transported to a hospital or receive treatment at the contracted detention facility after transfer.

  11. Does Bennett County Sheriff handle long-term incarceration?
    No, Bennett County Sheriff only handles short-term holding for processing and transport. All long-term incarceration is managed by contracted county jails or regional detention centers.

  12. What happens if someone is arrested in Bennett County Sheriff’s jurisdiction but has charges elsewhere?
    If an arrestee has warrants in another jurisdiction, they may be held briefly at Bennett County Sheriff for processing before being transferred to the requesting jurisdiction or a contracted jail.

  13. How do I retrieve personal property from someone arrested by Bennett County Sheriff?
    Personal property is typically held at the Sheriff's Office until the individual is transferred. If the inmate is moved to another jail, property may be sent along or picked up by an authorized person at Bennett County Sheriff’s evidence division.

  14. Can Bennett County Sheriff refuse to take an arrestee due to jail overcrowding?
    Bennett County Sheriff does not operate its own jail, so capacity limitations depend on the contracted jail facility. In cases of overcrowding, alternative arrangements may be made with other regional jails.

  15. Does Bennett County Sheriff offer house arrest or electronic monitoring programs?
    In most cases, house arrest and electronic monitoring are managed by the county probation office or the contracted detention facility, not the Bennett County Sheriff.

  16. Can Bennett County Sheriff issue arrest warrants?
    Yes, the Bennett County Sheriff can request and execute arrest warrants, but detainees are transferred to another facility for holding. Warrant information can be checked through the county court records.

  17. How do I report a complaint about an arrest made by Bennett County Sheriff deputies?
    Complaints can be filed with the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division. In serious cases, complaints may be reviewed by South Dakota’s law enforcement oversight agency.

  18. How can I find out about upcoming court dates for someone arrested by Bennett County Sheriff?
    Court dates are scheduled by the county court system. You can search court dockets online or contact the County Clerk’s Office for hearing details.

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