SD DOC - Yankton Minimum Unit

State Prison

Last Updated: February 11, 2024
Address
178 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078
Beds
300
County
Yankton
Phone
605-668-3355
Fax
605-668-3358

YMC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at YMC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 605-668-3355.

Located at 178 Mickelson Dr in Yankton, SD, YMC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. YMC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The YMC operates as a minimum-security male facility under the oversight of the Mike Durfee State Prison. Established in the early 1970s, initially to offer support services for the Human Services Center, the facility has evolved over the years into a fully functional unit serving various purposes.

With a focus on inmate rehabilitation and reintegration, the YMC provides opportunities for inmates to contribute positively to society. Inmates are engaged in a range of programs, primarily supplying workers for different initiatives. This includes daily involvement in support services for the Human Services Center, as well as participation in work release programs. Through work release, inmates secure jobs within the community, fostering skills development and promoting responsibility.

The YMC prioritizes education and rehabilitation, offering GED courses to all inmates seeking to enhance their academic qualifications. Moreover, comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs are available to address addiction issues among inmates. Inmates also have access to a variety of recreational activities, promoting physical fitness and leisure.

Ensuring the well-being of all offenders, the YMC provides dental and medical treatment services throughout their incarceration. This commitment extends to spiritual support, with worship services catering to the diverse religious needs of the inmate population facilitated through the Chaplain's office.

Recognizing the importance of family ties, the Yankton Minimum Unit actively participates in the Long Distance Parenting Program. This initiative aims to foster greater parental involvement for inmates in their children's lives while incarcerated, offering multiple avenues for maintaining meaningful connections despite the challenges of imprisonment.

Inmate Locator

YMC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Visitation of offenders at YCWC, including video visitation, is scheduled in advance. Visit registration and scheduling

If you are experiencing microphone issues with your video visit, your current browser will no longer work for video visits. Please stop using Chrome/Edge/Internet Explorer and follow the instructions below:

1. Download and install Firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/download/thanks/

2. Download and install Adobe Flash: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

3. Open Firefox, go to the visitation website for your facility and proceed with your visit as normal

For further assistance, please contact GTL Customer Service at: 855-208-7349

Please be advised that visits may be delayed, suspended or cancelled because of security issues and some visitation schedules may be changed due to special activities. If you are traveling from out of town, you can call the facility control room to verify the visit schedules.

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