Public Safety Assessment (PSA)

The Public Safety Assessment (PSA) is a predictive tool utilizing evidence based, objective data measuring the likelihood of an individual to re-offend prior to the next court appearance.  It measures the probability of new crime committal and failure to return for future court hearings.

If “PSA” is listed as the bond type, there is not a monetary bond currently available for that charge. The PSA is conducted during the booking process. An inmate will either be released on a Personal Recognizance bond or held for judicial review depending on the results of the PSA. 

When an inmate is held on multiple charges with separate bonds, all bond types must be resolved for release. For instance, if a monetary bond is posted on one charge but the PSA on another charge requires judicial review, the inmate cannot be released. Monetary bonds cannot be “refunded” if the inmate is held for judicial review due to the result of the PSA.

If the bond type changes from “PSA” to “No Bond”, there will no additional information available until after the case is reviewed by a judge.

Posting Bail

Bond payments will be accepted at the Pennington County Jail by any person 18 years of age or older with an ID.

Cash or Surety Bonds: (Money will not be refunded until the entire case is completed)

  • Cash
  • Cashier’s Check - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Bail Bond Companies
  • Credit Card - visit courtmoney.com to process payment. Site ID: SD1090
Child Support Bonds: (Non-Refundable)
  • Cash
  • Cashier’s Check - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Credit Card - visit courtmoney.com to process payment. Site ID: SD1090
Fines: (Non-Refundable)
  • Cash
  • Cashier’s Check - Payable to Pennington County Clerk of Courts
  • Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Clerk of Courts
  • Credit Card - visit courtmoney.com to process payment. Site ID: SD1090
10% Clerks Bond: (Money may be refunded or applied to court costs/fines when the entire case is completed.)
  • Cash
  • Cashier’s Check - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Postal Money Order - Payable to Pennington County Jail
  • Credit Card - visit courtmoney.com to process payment. Site ID: SD1090

FAQs

  • Inmate bond information is updated every 15 minutes and available on the Current Inmates page of this website. 
  • Release times are for reference only and actual processing times may vary. 
  • Friends/Family may wait in the jail lobby for an individual who is being released.
  • Once released, the individual may make a local phone call at no charge. Jail staff are unable to take messages - please make arrangements accordingly.