Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
In Sarpy County the Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Justice Center has 30 beds for housing juveniles who are waiting for a court date or who have been adjudicated to the facility for a set amount of time. There are several areas within the building including an assessment center, court suite, visitation area, educational center, alternative school, and the administrative offices as well as the intake and booking area. Each new arrival has a screening to ensure they get the necessary care and services including a mental health screening, substance abuse, suicide risk, strength assessment and an assessment for parents as well. These are all used to determine the housing unit they are placed in, the treatments that will be offered, and the programs they will be included in. Some instances my lead the court to request additional assessments for mental health, personality, home studies, psychiatric evaluations, and more. Other programs that are run in the location include a reporting area for youth who are only supervised for part of the day and engage in programs onsite to return home each day, and an alternative education program for juveniles who are not being detained but have been expelled from school and need to continue their education in an alternative setting. Mail: 9701 Portal Road La Vista, NE 68128-3150 Phones: Phones are located in the common areas to allow youth to call their parents or guardians during their free hours. Visitation: All visitors must register in advance, up to one week, and must have picture identification upon arrival. 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday 3-4 p.m. Saturday and SundayInmate Services
Phone
402-537-7000Mailing address (personal mail)
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 402-537-7000 for the information you are looking for.
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 402-537-7000 for further assistance.
The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Sarpy County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,960 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow is booking conducted at Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 402-537-7000.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
402-537-7000
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 402-537-7000 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 402-537-7000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Visitation Schedule
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
402-537-7000
Visiting Hours
• 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 3-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Visits may be scheduled up to one week in advance.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
- Visitors must provide a picture identification in the form of either a valid driver's license or learner's permit, or state ID, or military ID, or school ID or employment ID.
- If visiting a spouse, a marriage certificate will be required in addition to the picture identification.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center" is also known as Sarpy County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Sarpy County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Nebraska, Sarpy.
The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center serves the following cities and towns of Sarpy County: Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion and Springfield.