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Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention

Address:
2522 7th Street
P.O. Box 130
Gering, NE 69341
Phone:
(308) 436-7300

Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention Inmate Tablet Rental

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Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention Makes Announcement about Inmate Tablet Rentals

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention either currently, or may soon be able to be able to rent tablets within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Scotts Bluff County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Scotts Bluff County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Scotts Bluff County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

 

How Do Inmates in Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Scotts Bluff County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Scotts Bluff County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Scotts Bluff County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Scotts Bluff County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

 

How to visit an inmate in Scotts Bluff County Nebraska using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Scotts Bluff County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention uses a video visitation service called IC Solutions.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Scotts Bluff County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with IC Solutions.
  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention.
  • Then select your Scotts Bluff County Inmate.
  • Then fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Lastly, schedule a visit.
  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Scotts Bluff County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 

 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Scotts Bluff County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention.

 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Scotts Bluff County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Scotts Bluff County Jail & Detention check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Scotts Bluff County.