South Dakota inmate search: how to find someone
Short answer: use the official SD DOC Offender Locator. Have the full name and date of birth, or the ID number, ready.
Official locator
SD DOC Offender Locator (official) (opens in new tab)
OutSooner never copies, stores or displays these records. We only link to the official source.
What you need, and tips
- Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
- Try spelling variations, a maiden or former name, and searching by last name only.
- Newly sentenced people can take days or weeks to appear after leaving county jail. If someone is still in county jail, check the county sheriff, not the state DOC.
- Federal prisoners are in the BOP locator, not a state system.
- Write down the ID number once you find it. Mail, money, visiting and phone accounts all ask for it.
After you find them
See how South Dakota sentence credits work.
FAQ
How do I find an inmate in South Dakota?
Use the official SD DOC Offender Locator (https://doc.sd.gov/adult/lookup/). Search by name, or for the most exact match, by ID number.
What information do I need?
Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
Does OutSooner store my search?
No. OutSooner links to the official locator and never stores, copies or displays records from other states.
Sources: SD DOC Offender Locator (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections