Cass County Jail

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Cass County Jail

For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 110-bed Cass County Jail at 402-296-9370.

Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.

The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.

Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Cass County Jail at 402-296-9370.

Inmate Services

Phone: 402-296-9370

Physical Address:
 336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Cass County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Cass County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 402-296-9370 for the information you are looking for.

Cass County Jail Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Cass County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

The Cass County Jail maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cass County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cass County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 offenders.

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About the Cass County Jail

Housing up to 110 offenders arrested in Cass County for both misdemeanor and felony arrests as they wait for their trial or sentencing, the Cass County Jail is part of the campus that also contains the law enforcement center and the Sheriff’s Office. It is a collection of brick buildings that are connected in some spaces and not in others, providing a full range of legal services and law enforcement.

There is both an online roster of all inmates and details of their bail, charges, and other information online, and staff have access to details of the same and are able to provide guidance on paying bail or programs when you call them at 402-296-9370.

Many programs are in place to address educational needs and rehabilitation including GED, domestic violence classes, group meetings, church services, and others. Services are also provide including full meals every day, laundry, the ability to work in the jail as an inmate trustee to improve employability and remain busy, cleaning services, each of which provide necessary supports and help to create a positive environment for personal growth.

Inmates are also encouraged to remain in contact with their support system outside of the jail including family members and friends, to both improve their own mental health and to maintain a safer environment within the Cass County Jail.

Mail can be sent to the inmate at the address of the jail:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

... and staff will open and inspect the mail for contraband then provide it to the inmate.

Inmates will also have access to phones during daytime hours when they are not otherwise engaged in programming or treatment, and they are able to make outgoing calls only from these phones. Calls are made collect or through phone cards that are purchased by others at a lobby kiosk or through the commissary system.

Visits can be arranged through conversation between the inmate and their potential visitors and then confirmed with the staff on the day and time of visits. Only those who are approved to visit will be provided with a day and time, or be al;lowed to visit.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Cass County Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Cass County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Cass County Jail:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 402-296-9370.

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Directions / Map to the Cass County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Cass County?

If someone is taken to Cass County Jail in Plattsmouth for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 402-296-9370.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 402-296-9370.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Cass County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Cass County, Nebraska, visit the Cass County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cass County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Cass County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-9370

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
6:30PM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM

Cass County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?

Cass County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Cass County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Cass County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cass County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Nebraska, then Cass County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • NOTE: Cass County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Cass County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cass County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cass County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Cass County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Cass County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Cass County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Cass County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Cass County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cass County Jail, and what can I send them?

Cass County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Cass County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cass County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048


Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Cass County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cass County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Cass County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Cass County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Cass County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Cass County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cass County Jail
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cass County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Cass County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Cass County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cass County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Cass County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Cass County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Cass County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Cass County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Cass County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Cass County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Cass County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Cass County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here. 
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cass County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-296-9370 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cass County?

Cass Fremont Mills Otoe Sarpy Saunders Lancaster
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