Dakota County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Dakota 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- 494-7555 for the information you are looking for.

Dakota County Jail Inmate Search

The Dakota County Jail maintains an average of 148 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dakota 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 Dakota County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,960 offenders.

The following charts of Dakota County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Dakota County Corrections Department, the state of Nebraska Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Dakota County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Dakota County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Dakota County, neighboring counties and the state of Nebraska.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Dakota County and Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Dakota County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Dakota County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Dakota County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Dakota County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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

Dakota County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Dakota County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Dakota County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Dakota County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Dakota County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Law Enforcement Center
701 W. 29th Street
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Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Dakota County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Dakota County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Dakota County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Nebraska, then choose Dakota County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Dakota County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Dakota County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Dakota County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dakota County.

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

How Do Inmates in Dakota County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Dakota County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Inmate phone services for inmates at the Dakota County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.

Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.

• Funds may be added in person directly at the Dakota County jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• Persons adding funds to an inmate’s account may use cash or credit cards using the kiosk in the office lobby, or by bringing a money order made out to the inmate’s name.
• For more information, you can call the Dakota County Jail from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call Prodigy Directly at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Dakota County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Dakota County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Dakota County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dakota County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dakota County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Dakota County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Nebraska, then choose Dakota County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Dakota County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Dakota County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Dakota County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dakota County.

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

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Dakota County, the state of Nebraska and the United States?