Dodge County Jail

Q: Does Dodge County have bail?

Does Dodge County have bail? Yes, Dodge County recognizes bail, however, does not permit bail bond companies to operate in the state. Bail is offered as either a personal recognizance or 10% cash bail. Nebraska does not permit property or surety bonds. During bond proceedings, the defendant can have an attorney present but does not have the right to an attorney. Judges in Nebraska rely on a statewide bail schedule, which sets out a recommended range of bail amounts for different offenses. Dodge County judges can still exercise discretion in setting bail above or below the recommended range. Nebraska does not allow private bond companies but rather the county courts and jailer process the paperwork needed for the bond. The defendant can either pay the full cash amount or ask the court for a cash percentage bond where the defendant pays 10% to the court, which is not returned and covers court costs. The full bail amount will become due if the defendant does not show to court and the court could issue a warrant for arrest with the Sheriff’s department. There may be other conditions for release in addition to the bail amount. Conditions usually include drug testing, abstaining from drug and alcohol use, meeting with a Pretrial Release officer and having no contact with the victim.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Dodge County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Dodge County? Dodge County recognizes either full cash payment or a cash percentage bond where the arrested pays 10% to the court.

Q: Who can set bail in Dodge County?

Who can set bail in Dodge County? For misdemeanor cases, bail is set according to an established schedule by the officers processing the booking. Felony cases require a judge to set bail.

Q: When is bail set in Dodge County Nebraska?

When is bail set in Dodge County Nebraska? For misdemeanor cases the bail is set according to a schedule and that information will be available during booking. Felony cases require a bail hearing in front of a judge. This hearing is normally scheduled for the next available court date. According to Nebraska state law, the hearing must be scheduled within 48 hrs. of arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Dodge County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Dodge County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Dodge County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 402-443-3718. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Dodge County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Dodge County?

What happens during booking in Dodge County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Dodge County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Dodge County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Dodge County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Dodge County and other Nebraska and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Dodge County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 402-443-3718 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Dodge County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Dodge County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Dodge County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Dodge County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Dodge County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Dodge 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 402-443-3718 for the information you are looking for.

Dodge 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 Dodge 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 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

The Dodge County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Dodge 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 Dodge County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders.

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About the Dodge County Jail

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Dodge County provides temporary, 24 hour detention in the jail and transports persons to the Sauders County Jail. To find whether someone is incarcerated at the Saunders County Jail, you can either contact the Saunders County Jail at 402-443-3718 or the Dodge County Sheriff at 402-727-2702.

Permitted to hold inmates for only up to 24 hours, the Dodge County Jail provides for the immediate detention needs of all offenders, both felony and misdemeanor, for Dodge County only as they are booked and processed before they are transferred to the Saunders County Corrections Facility. Once each year the inventory that has not been picked up for personal items of inmates is taken and they are managed accordingly. Phones are present and allow inmates to make calls as needed, and they will also be able to receive and send mail, make calls, and have visits once they have been transferred to the other location.

Saunders County Jail: 402-443-3718
Dodge County Sheriff: 402-727-2702
Dodge County Temp Holding: 402-727-2709

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Booking process details at Dodge County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Dodge County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Dodge County Jail typically involves the following steps:

Identifying the individual.
Taking a mugshot.
Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
DNA collection if applicable.
Conducting a full-body search.
Confiscating personal property.
Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 402-443-3718.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Dodge County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for a loved one in Dodge County

Once booked at Dodge County Jail in Wahoo, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 402-443-3718.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
Licensed bail bondsmen in Dodge County can assist with the process.
Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Dodge County, Nebraska, visit the Dodge County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Dodge County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Saunders County Jail
387 N Chestnut St.
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-3718

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 402-443-3718 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 402-443-3718 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.

For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Dodge County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Dodge County Jail phone services, call 402-443-3718 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Dodge County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Dodge County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Dodge 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:
Saunders County Jail
387 N Chestnut St.
Wahoo, NE 68066

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Saunders County Jail
387 N Chestnut St.
Wahoo, NE 68066

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
The Dodge County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Dodge County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Saunders County Jail
387 N Chestnut St.
Wahoo, NE 68066

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail:
Saunders County Jail
387 N Chestnut St.
Wahoo, NE 68066

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 Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

Dodge County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

Commissary purchases are allowed at least once per week.
There is a limit of $300 per month that any inmate can spend on these products.
Instructions on how to deposit money is listed below.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.

For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-443-3718 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in Dodge County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Dodge County?

Dodge County County Jails

Dodge County Jail Saunders County Correction Facility

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Dodge County Jail

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Dodge County Jail

Booking process details at Dodge County Jail

How to post bail for a loved one in Dodge County

Dodge County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

Dodge County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Dodge County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Dodge County

Dodge County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Dodge County

Dodge County Jail

Booking process details at Dodge County Jail

How to post bail for a loved one in Dodge County

Dodge County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

Dodge County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Dodge County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Dodge County Jail

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