Otoe County Jail

Otoe County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 402-873-9569

Physical Address:
1021 Central Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name: inmate's ID#
c/o Otoe County Jail
1021 Central Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410

How Do You Find Someone in the Otoe County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Otoe 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 402-873-9569 for the information you are looking for.

Otoe County Jail Inmate Search

Otoe County maintains an average of 20 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Otoe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.

The following charts of Otoe County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/9/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Otoe 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 Otoe County and Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Otoe County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Otoe County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 11 73.33%
Black 1 6.67%
Hispanic or Latino 1 6.67%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 6.67%
Asian 1 6.67%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 5 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 13.33%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 26.67%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 26.67%
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 Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 14 93.33%
Female 1 6.67%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 6.67%
18-20 1 6.67%
21-24 1 6.67%
25-30 4 26.67%
31-35 3 20.00%
36-40 3 20.00%
41-45 1 6.67%
46-50 1 6.67%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe 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 Otoe County Jail
The capacity of the Otoe County Jail in Nebraska varies slightly across different sources, but it is generally around 154 to 167 beds. One source mentions that the jail was built in 1966 with a capacity for 161 inmates. Another source states that the jail has a capacity of 93 beds and provides reintegration programming for male inmates. Here are the address and contact number for Otoe County Jail in Nebraska based on the search results: Address: 1021 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, 68410. Phone number: 402-873-6691, 402-873-9560. Here are the visitation hours for Otoe County Jail in Nebraska according to the search results: Visits are allowed all week between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM. Visits must be scheduled in advance between 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. The Otoe County Jail is a medium-security correctional facility located in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. It is a minimum-security jail. The jail houses about 167 male inmates. Inmates with special privileges are allowed additional visits. Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in this jail. Visitation applicants in Otoe County must sometimes submit to a background check. Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail. Jails limit the number of people that can visit an inmate to two adults each visit. The Otoe County Jail reserves the right to deny any person the right to enter the jail it chooses and for any reason. The Otoe County Jail is a correctional facility located in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. It is a medium-security correctional facility that houses inmates from all of Otoe County under the governorship of the Nebraska Sheriff. The jail is a secure facility that houses inmates who may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Otoe 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 Otoe County Jail?

Otoe 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 Money Accounts

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

There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person. 

Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.

Otoe County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

If you can't get your questions answered online call the Otoe County Jail at 402-873-9569.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Otoe County Jail and others often use a private company 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.

Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.

Choice 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.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Call Otoe County Jail at 402-873-9569 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.

Call 402-873-9569 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Otoe County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Otoe County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Nebraska.
  • Select Otoe County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Otoe County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Otoe 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 Otoe 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 Otoe County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Otoe 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 Otoe 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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Inmate Commissary

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

The Otoe County Jail contracts with Tiger Commissary. 

If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.

Tiger Commissary Frequently Asked Questions.

Tiger Commissary Online Support.

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Otoe County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Otoe County follow these instructions:

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Nebraska.
  • Select Otoe County Jail.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Otoe County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Otoe 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 Otoe County

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

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Otoe Fremont Atchison Nemaha Johnson Cass Lancaster Gage
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Otoe County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 11 73.33%
Black 1 6.67%
Hispanic or Latino 1 6.67%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 6.67%
Asian 1 6.67%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 5 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 13.33%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 26.67%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 26.67%
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 Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 14 93.33%
Female 1 6.67%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Otoe County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 6.67%
18-20 1 6.67%
21-24 1 6.67%
25-30 4 26.67%
31-35 3 20.00%
36-40 3 20.00%
41-45 1 6.67%
46-50 1 6.67%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 15 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Otoe 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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