Pine Ridge Detention Center

US Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Address
1001 Horse Thief Rd, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Beds
120
County
Shannon
Phone
605-867-1234
Fax
605-867-5336

Pine Ridge Detention is for US Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Satellite View of Pine Ridge Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Pine Ridge Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 605-867-1234.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Corrections (OST DOC) is responsible for overseeing the Pine Ridge Detention Center, ensuring the humane confinement of individuals adjudicated as offenders under the Oglala Sioux Tribe Penal Code. The department is dedicated to promoting rehabilitation through structured programs aimed at improving inmates' lives while safeguarding the public from individuals whose actions are not condoned by the community. Central to its mission is a commitment to treating all individuals with respect and dignity while maintaining a secure and professional correctional environment.

To achieve this mission, OST DOC adheres to key operational principles. The department prioritizes safe, secure, and humane custody for those placed under its care, utilizing a direct supervision model managed by trained correctional staff. Rehabilitation efforts focus on education, cultural enrichment, life skills training, domestic violence awareness, self-improvement initiatives, and counseling, helping offenders meet their obligations to the justice system, their personal growth, and their reintegration into society.

Ensuring professionalism and safety within the correctional environment is a core objective, with staff receiving continuous training and access to necessary equipment. The department also fosters collaborative relationships with the community, program providers, law enforcement agencies, and the courts to enhance rehabilitation and public safety efforts. Furthermore, OST DOC is committed to full compliance with all Tribal, Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) Detention Standards, and Federal regulations governing correctional facility operations.

The OST DOC Policies and Procedures Manual serves as the guiding framework for correctional management, ensuring alignment with best practices and the B.I.A. Adult/Juvenile Detention Handbook to maintain high standards of care, supervision, and rehabilitation. Through these efforts, OST DOC upholds its duty to balance public safety with rehabilitation, fostering an environment where offenders have the opportunity to better themselves while serving their sentences.

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 Pine Ridge Detention Center.

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Visitation Information

The Pine Ridge Detention Center and the Kiyuksa Otipi Juvenile Detention Center offer structured visitation schedules to allow inmates to maintain connections with family and friends while ensuring security and order within the facilities.

Pine Ridge Detention Center – Adult Offenders Facility

Location: Pine Ridge, SD
Phone: 605-867-1234

Visitation Schedule:

  • Female Inmates:

    • Monday, Thursday, and Saturday:
      • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
      • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Male Inmates:

    • Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday:
      • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
      • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Kiyuksa Otipi Juvenile Detention Center

Location: Kyle, SD
Phone: 605-455-2000

Visitation Schedule:

  • Female Juvenile Inmates:

    • Monday and Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Male Juvenile Inmates:

    • Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Visitors should contact the respective facility ahead of time to confirm visitation rules, eligibility requirements, and any potential restrictions. All visitors must adhere to facility guidelines, including identification verification and dress code policie

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