Howard County Jail

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Howard County Jail

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated in Hall County until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 308-754-5433, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Howard County Jail at 308-754-5433 to get it.

Phone: 308-754-5433

Physical Address:
c/o Hall County Jail
110 Public Safety Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Hall County Jail
131 S. Locust
Grand Island, NE 68801

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How Do You Find Someone in the Howard County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Howard 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 308-754-5433 for the information you are looking for.

Howard 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 Howard 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 308-754-5433 for further assistance.

The Howard County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Howard 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 Howard County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,400 offenders.

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About the Howard County Jail
The Howard County Sheriff contracts with the Hall County Jail for inmate housing.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Howard County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Howard County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Howard County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Howard County Jail at 308-754-5433.

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Directions / Map to the Howard County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Howard County

After being arrested and booked into Howard County Jail in Grand Island, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 308-754-5433 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 308-754-5433.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Howard County can facilitate the process.
  • Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Howard County, Nebraska, visit the Howard County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Other Jails in Howard County

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

Howard County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Howard Nance Merrick Hall Sherman Greeley Buffalo
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