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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Dakota County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dakota County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Dakota County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account in Dakota County Jail

To deposit money into the account of a Dakota County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To deposit money you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for the Dakota County inmate you want to send money.
• When you locate the Dakota County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them money.
• Dakota County Jail may need to approve the deposit, but more than likely, it will be approved.

For all the information you need to send money to a Dakota County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, what payment methods you can use, how much you can send, and more, check out our Send Money Page.

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Dakota 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 Dakota County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
Inmate Full Name
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731

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

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Dakota County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Dakota County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Dakota County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.

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:

• Dakota County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Dakota County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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

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:

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• 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.

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:

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• 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.