Knox County Jail

Knox County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 402-288-4261

Physical Address:
PO Box 142
Center, NE 68724

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Knox County Jail
PO Box 142
Center, NE 68724

How Do You Find Someone in the Knox County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Knox 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 402-288-4261 for the information you are looking for.

Knox County Jail Inmate Search

Knox County maintains an average of 12 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Knox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.

The following charts of Knox County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/6/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Knox County, the state of Nebraska, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Knox County and Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Knox County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Knox County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 2 22.22%
Felony (2rd Degree) 1 11.11%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 11.11%
State Jail Felony 1 11.11%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Sex - 6/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9 100.00%
Female 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Age - 6/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 11.11%
18-20 1 11.11%
21-24 1 11.11%
25-30 1 11.11%
31-35 1 11.11%
36-40 1 11.11%
41-45 1 11.11%
46-50 1 11.11%
51-55 1 11.11%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Knox County Jail
The Knox County Jail in Nebraska has a total capacity of 179 inmates. It is considered a regional medium security jail. The facility houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults. The monthly average of total bookings in Knox County Jail is 382. The jail was opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 1,036, according to one source. The Knox County Jail is located in Center, Knox County, Nebraska. The jail's physical address is PO Box 142, Center, NE 68724. The phone number for the jail is 402-288-4261. The Knox County Jail in Nebraska has visitation hours from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week with some block out times. Visitors can visit an inmate in two ways: by setting up an account with Securus or by visiting in person. To visit in person, visitors must be approved by the Knox County Jail, and once approved, they can schedule their visit online through their Securus account. The Knox County Jail also offers a free mobile app that allows the public to receive information regarding current inmates in the facility. The Knox County Sheriff's Office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Knox County Jail is a medium-security county correctional facility located in Center, Knox County, Nebraska. It was opened in 2002 and has a capacity of 1,036 inmates. The facility houses male offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Nebraska state and federal laws. The security level of the jail is medium. The facility provides reintegration programming to male convicted criminals. To search for an inmate in Knox County Jail, you can visit the jail's lobby or call 402-288-4261. You can also use the free mobile app available on Google Play and Apple App Store to receive information regarding current inmates in the facility. Knox County Jail is a medium-security county correctional facility located in Center, Knox County, Nebraska. It is administered by Nebraska Model Jail Standards and certified by the Nebraska Adjustments Accreditation Commission. The facility has a capacity of 1,036 inmates. It houses male offenders who are convicted for crimes that come under Nebraska state and federal laws. The jail has an average of 12 inmates in custody on any given day. The facility is considered a regional medium-security jail with a security level of medium. It is part of the Center, NE judicial district, which has a total of 0 facilities.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Knox County Jail 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
Contact Customer Support

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Knox County Jail 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
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Knox 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 Knox County Jail 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 Knox County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Knox County Jail 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 Knox 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!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Knox County Jail 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
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Knox County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Knox 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 Knox County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Knox County Jail 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 Knox County, visit our full page guide

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Knox Pierce Cedar Antelope Boyd Holt Charles Mix Bon Homme Yankton
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Knox County, the state of Nebraska and the United States?

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Knox County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 2 22.22%
Felony (2rd Degree) 1 11.11%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 11.11%
State Jail Felony 1 11.11%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Sex - 6/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9 100.00%
Female 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Age - 6/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 11.11%
18-20 1 11.11%
21-24 1 11.11%
25-30 1 11.11%
31-35 1 11.11%
36-40 1 11.11%
41-45 1 11.11%
46-50 1 11.11%
51-55 1 11.11%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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