Meade County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Meade County, South Dakota (County Seat: Meade, Population: 30,954). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
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Meade County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Meade County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
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Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Meade County.
Meade County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Meade County.
The Meade County Adult Detention Facility in South Dakota currently reports an active holding census of 65 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 17 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 27 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Friday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 22 records (33.8%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by 32-23-1 - Dui 2Nd Offense (M1) (10 cases), 22-18-1.1 - Aggravated Assault (8 cases), and 22-42-5 - Possession Controlled Drug/Substance Schedule Ii (F5) (7 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Meade County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to June 20, 2025, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Meade County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
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Meade County Jail
Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.
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Meade County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Meade County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Meade County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 18, 2026, there are 69 individuals listed in Meade County custody. Of these active records, 27 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Meade County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Meade County Jail, located at 1400 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (605) 347-2681.
How do bail and bond postings work in Meade County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the Meade County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Meade County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Meade County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.