Address:
709 North Grant
Lexington, NE 68850
Phone:
308-324-2279
Staff at the Dawson County Jail is making it easier to connect with inmates by using a third-party service for phone communication. Using this service, explained below, allows you to purchase phone time for your inmate to either call you or to call other people in their network. If you have any questions call the facility at 308-324-2279.
Dawson County Jail inmates are allowed to use the phones for personal use at any time, except during scheduled meals and during evening lockdown which begins after 10:00 PM.
Rules, guidelines and schedules on phone use are listed on this page. Failure to adhere to them will result in your inmate and you losing your phone privileges.
Dawson County Jail uses CTEL Communications for their outgoing inmate phone calls.
In order to receive calls from your inmate you will need to:
Rates
Transaction Fees:
Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683
Email: [email protected]
How Does an Inmate make a call from Dawson County Jail?
Inmates at Dawson County Jail cannot receive phone calls from you, but they can make them as long as they have either a prepaid calling card number (which you need to purchase online or over the phone), or they have an account set up for them by you to either be able to call you direct to your phone or to be able to phone anyone they choose. Either Way, you have to fund these accounts.
With Inmate sales you can purchase up to three different types of phone service to be used between you and your inmate.
They are:
You can set up your account and purchase the plan you want online or by calling 877-998-5678 and speaking to an agent.
Important Tips About Jail Phone Calls
If you were unable to find the information you were looking for on this page, call Dawson County Jail at 308-324-2279 and ask their policies on getting phone calls from your inmate.
Many jails and prisons are increasingly restricting the amount of time that an inmate can use the phone by placing daily and monthly limits, so try to pace yourself and not use up all your time at the beginning of the month.
Jails limit an inmate's phone time to certain hours of the day, so it is important you keep a regular schedule that works for both you and your inmate.
If your inmate does not call you during the time you both have scheduled, don't panic. There are often long lines for phone use. When a jail is on lockdown due to a fight or other security issue they do not allow the phones to be used.
Phones are the only way for an inmate to hear your voice and temporarily 'escape' the loneliness of incarceration, so use your time well. Arguing about anything will leave you both feeling empty and guilty, so avoid it at all costs.
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!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
Go to the official jail website for additional information.
To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:
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.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dawson County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Dawson County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dawson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dawson County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dawson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Dawson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
To send a text or email message to a Dawson County inmate, do the following:
Dawson County Jail uses VISITEL for Inmate Email.
Register here.
Steps:
1. Sign up for Messaging services.
2. Find your Dawson County inmate.
3. Set up a payment method.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Dawson County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Dawson County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Use caution when writing your inmate. Try not to discuss strategies regarding their case. All messages can be shared with the Dawson County prosecutor.
To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:
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.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dawson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Rates
Transaction Fees:
Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683
Email: [email protected]
For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Dawson County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court.
