Gage County Detention Center
Gage County Detention Center
The 31-bed Gage County Detention Center provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 402-223-5221.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with longer terms are transferred to the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Gage County Detention Center at 402-223-5221.
Inmate Services
Phone
402-223-5221Mailing address (personal mail)
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gage County Detention Center, 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 402-223-5221 for the information you are looking for.
Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center, 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 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
The Gage County Detention Center maintains an average of 31 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 620 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith few windows, outdoor fenced areas, and delivery areas, the Gage County Detention Center is located in town and is easily accessible. There is limited parking that is not designated for law enforcement vehicles, but visitors may find parking in the area. The building was completed in 1977 and was then created to house up to 31 inmates with 4 of the beds assigned for female inmates and 2 for juveniles, while the remaining 25 were for male inmates.
An online database is maintained including new and current inmates with their charges and bail amount, recently released inmates, and other details. As some will be housed in nearby counties, this tool is key in locating loved ones who may be incarcerated, and for further questions and concerns the staff are available by calling 402-223-5221.
Once the assessment has been completed and booking is done, each inmate will be assigned a bed for their housing assignment, receive any immediate care needed, have an account created for their commissary, and they will have a bail amount set. Bail can now be paid online at any time.
While inmates will receive meals, laundry, activities, social and life skills development, educational opportunities, they will still benefit from support by their friends and family who are not incarcerated. Family members and close friends are able to offer support through money deposited to the commissary account for hygiene, clothing, snacks, and other purchases or through writing letters to the inmate at the jail, accept incoming calls from them, or by visiting.
Commissary money may also be used to purchase phone time and this allows inmates to make outgoing calls.
All visits are held Monday through Sunday 1:00pm-8:00pm and is first come first served with no scheduled visits needed. Two hours of visits are approved for each of the inmates every week, and no one under 18 may visit without an adult.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988
- Jail (Main): 402-223-5221
- Sheriff: 402-223-5222
What happens during booking at Gage County Detention Center?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Gage County Detention Center, 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 Gage County Detention Center:
- 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 402-223-5221.
How do you post bail in Gage County?
If someone is taken to Gage County Detention Center in Beatrice 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 402-223-5221.
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 402-223-5221.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Gage 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 Gage County, Nebraska, visit the Gage County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Gage County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
612 Lincoln Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-5221
- Register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
- The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.
- Inmates are allowed two hours of visitation each week.
- Visits are first come, first served.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 8:00PM |
Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?
Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?
How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Gage County Detention Center
To deposit money in an inmate's account in Gage County follow these instructions:
- Go to Tiger Services Online.
- Choose Nebraska.
- Select Gage County Detention Center.
- Click on Web Deposits.
- Select your inmate.
- Enter your billing information.
- Follow the rest of the instructions for Gage County Detention Center to complete your transaction.
For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Gage 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 Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Gage 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 Gage County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gage County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gage County?
The Gage County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Gage County: Beatrice, Blue Springs, Clatonia, Cortland, Filley, Harbine, Odell, Otoe, Pickrell, Plymouth, Swanton and Wymore.
