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The Hughes County Juvenile Service Center was established to provide secure and safe detention for Juveniles who are accused, adjudicated, given a disposition, and/or awaiting transfer to another facility. 

The Hughes County Service Center offers 8 secure bed and 8 non-secure beds. JSC staffing of 1 administrator and 8 full time detention deputies/ 1 part time detention deputy.

Visitation

Visits are allowed with parents or legal guardians only and require DSS approval prior.


If detainees are in any form of lockdown no visits will take place. 

Detainees with last name beginning A-G

  • Tuesday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Contact Visit


Detainees with the last name beginning H-O

  • Wednesday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Contact Visit


Detainees with the last name beginning P-Z

  • Thursday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Contact Visit


Saturday and Sunday 

All detainees may have one visit per day on a first come basis during the following hours: 

  • 7:30 AM to 11:00AM
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 PM 
  • 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM 

All visits will be a half hour in length and are monitored by JSC staff. 

Educational Services

Education is provided by T.F. Riggs School and is conducted from 11:30 to 3:00 Monday through Friday.  

Phones

The JSC uses a Texting device for juvenile communication with family and friends, phone cards can be purchased through Reliance telephone service www. Reliancetelephone.com/ 1-800-896-3201 or you can place money on account upon requests from Juvenile. 

Meals

Youth residing at the Hughes County Juvenile Service Center are provided nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper each day.

Commissary

Commissary can be ordered 2 times weekly with funds put on juvenile account with cash or money order.

To deposit money online go to www.inmatecanteen.com and create an account. 

  • Select South Dakota then Hughes County Sheriff's Office in the drop down lists. Then search for Juvenile Services. 
  • Juveniles names will not be listed, search juveniles and add funds to JSC_ Juvenile Services, next contact JSC at 605-773-2290 and let them know who the funds go to so they can verify the deposit. 

Medical Services

We have medical staff to do initial physical and conduct the medication passes along with medical needs that may arise.  
What is PREA?

Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003 to establish a zero tolerance of sexual abuse in any federal, state or local confinement facility. National standards regarding detection, prevention and response to sexual abuse, as well as gathering data were finalized and went into effect in August 2013.

The Hughes County Jail is committed to ensuring a safe and humane environment for all inmates and has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and/or sexual misconduct within its facility.

Sexual contact between inmates and/or staff is not permitted at the Hughes County Jail. According to South Dakota Codified Law 22-22-7.6: sexual acts between any person employed at a jail and detainees is a felony which is punishable by two years in a state penitentiary and a $2,000.00 fine. Inmates engaging in consensual sexual contact are in violation of facility rules and will face disciplinary action.

Inmates receive education about their rights under PREA upon intake and throughout their stay VIA an orientation video that plays daily and an inmate handbook that is issued to each inmate. 

 How to Report a PREA Related Incident

The facility provides multiple ways for reporting allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and/or sexual misconduct and all allegations are thoroughly investigated. If deemed criminal, law enforcement is immediately notified. There are no time constraints on making a report.  

Ways to report: 
• Call Missouri Shores Crisis Line at 1-800-696-7187 for external reporting.  If you wish to remain anonymous make that known. 
• Report to any staff, volunteer, contractor, or medical or mental health staff. 
• Submit a sick call slip or request on texter. • Report to the PREA coordinator or PREA compliance manager. 
• Tell a family member, friend, legal counsel, or anyone else outside the facility. They can report on your behalf by calling (605) 773-7475 or writing Hughes County Jail; Attention PREA Coordinator  or Jail Administrator; 3100 E Hwy 34;  Pierre, SD, 57501. 
• You also can submit a report on someone’s behalf, or someone at the facility can report for you using the ways listed here. 

104 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

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