Located in the city of North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, the Lincoln County Detention Center is a 215-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 308-535-9599.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Lincoln County Detention Center at 308-535-9599 for assistance.
Phone: 308-535-9599
Physical Address:
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
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To search for an inmate in the Lincoln 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 308-535-9599 for the information you are looking for.
Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
The Lincoln County Detention Center maintains an average of 215 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lincoln 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 Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,300 offenders.
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The well lit glass front entrance to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office that also contains the 215-bed Lincoln County Detention Center is easy to navigate at any time of day. Both departments fall under the leadership of the sheriff and operate around the clock every day of the year. Housing all offenders who are arrested for misdemeanor or felony charges throughout Lincoln County as they await their trial and then as they serve a sentence, it houses both male and female offenders.
To determine if someone you know is present and their bail, along with the procedures for paying bail, the staff can be contacted directly at 308-535-9599, or online access can be used to check the inmate roster.
Once bail has been determined it can be paid by first contacting the Sheriff Office at 308-535-9599 to get the exact amount nowed, and then it may be paid at the jail or online.
Several programs are in operation, in addition to medical and mental health care, meals, and laundry, to provide rehabilitation efforts, treatment for addictions or substance use, education, and life skills that will provide a strong base for their return to the community.
Inmates are also given an account to hold their money for purchases from the commissary and for other needs, and this can be added to by family or friends by either accessing the kiosk in the lobby of the jail or online.
A phone account allows for collect calls to be prepaid or for a debit account to be created.
Email is used throughout the facility and is faster and more efficient than regular mail. Access email by creating an account online and it will be received on a kiosk in the housing unit.
Visits are provided as non-contact only and can be accessed at the building Monday through Friday 9am-4pm or remotely 6am-10pm.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
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 #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Lincoln County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Lincoln County Detention Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 308-535-9599.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Lincoln County Detention Center in North Platte, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 308-535-9599 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Lincoln County, Nebraska, visit the Lincoln County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
308-535-9599
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-535-9599 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Visitation for Lincoln County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Lincoln County Detention Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
Visitation for Lincoln County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Lincoln County Detention Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Lincoln County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Lincoln County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Lincoln County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lincoln County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lincoln County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lincoln County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Lincoln County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lincoln County Detention Center 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 Lincoln County Detention Center 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
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 Lincoln County Detention Center 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 Lincoln County Detention Center 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
For inmates receiving mail in the Lincoln County Detention Center 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 Lincoln County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lincoln County Jail
302 N. Jeffers Street
North Platte, NE 69101
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 Lincoln County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Lincoln County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lincoln County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lincoln County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Lincoln County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lincoln County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lincoln County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lincoln County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Lincoln County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lincoln County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-535-9599 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lincoln County?
This facility, known as "Lincoln County Detention Center" is also known as Lincoln County Jail, Lincoln County Jail , Lincoln County Jail , Nebraska, Lincoln.
