Seward County Detention Center

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Seward County Detention Center Information

Located in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, the Seward County Detention Center is a 54-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 402-643-9453.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Seward County Detention Center at 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

Phone: 402-643-9453

Physical Address:
261 South 8th Street
Seward, NE 68434

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Seward County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Seward 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 402-643-9453 for the information you are looking for.

Seward 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 Seward 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 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

The Seward County Detention Center maintains an average of 54 offenders in custody on any given day. The Seward 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 Seward County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,080 offenders.

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About the Seward County Detention Center

The 54-bed Seward County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Seward County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 402-643-9453, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Seward County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434

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 #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Seward County Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Seward County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Seward County Detention Center:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Seward County Detention Center at 402-643-9453.

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Directions / Map to the Seward County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Seward County

After being arrested and booked into Seward County Detention Center in Seward, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 402-643-9453 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Seward County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Seward County, Nebraska, visit the Seward County Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Seward County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

261 South 8th Street
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-9453

  • Visits are 60 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 402-643-9453 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits 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 402-643-9453 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:30PM - 4:45PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:30PM - 4:45PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:30PM - 4:45PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:30PM - 4:45PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:30PM - 4:45PM

Seward County Detention Center 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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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 Seward County Detention Center?

Seward County Detention Center 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Seward 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 Seward 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 #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Seward County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Seward County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Seward County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Nebraska, then choose Seward County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Seward County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Seward County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Seward County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Seward County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center?

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Seward County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Seward 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 Seward 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 #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434



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 Seward County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Seward 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 #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434

Seward County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Seward 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 Seward County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Seward County Detention Center
261 S 8th St. Suite 099
Seward, NE 68434


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 Seward County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Seward County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Seward County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Seward County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Seward 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

Seward 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Seward County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Seward County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Nebraska, then choose Seward County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Seward County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Seward County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Seward County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Seward County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Seward County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Seward County Detention Center 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 Seward County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Seward County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Seward County Detention Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Seward County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-643-9453 for further assistance.

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