Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
For inmate information at any time, call the 8-bed Thomas County Jail at 308-645-2221.
Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.
To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Thomas County Jail at 308-645-2221.
Phone: 308-645-2221
Physical Address:
503 Main St
Thedford, NE 69166
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Thomas 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 308-645-2221 for the information you are looking for.
Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County Jail, 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 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
The Thomas County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 160 offenders.
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The 8-bed Thomas County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Thomas 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 308-645-2221, 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 Thomas County Jail 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:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
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:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Thomas County Jail at 308-645-2221.
After being arrested and booked into Thomas County Jail in Thedford, 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 308-645-2221 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Thomas County, Nebraska, visit the Thomas County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail? What is the Schedule?
503 Main St
Thedford, NE 69166
308-645-2221
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-645-2221 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 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 Thomas County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Thomas County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 308-645-2221 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County Jail 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:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
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 Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County Jail 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:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
For inmates receiving mail in the Thomas County Jail 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 Thomas County Jail:
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
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 Thomas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Thomas County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Thomas County Jail
PO Box 82
Thedford, NE 69166
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 308-645-2221 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Thomas County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Thomas County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thomas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-645-2221 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Thomas County?
This facility, known as "Thomas County Jail" is also known as Thomas County Jail & Sheriff, Thomas County Jail & Sheriff , Thomas County Jail & Sheriff , Nebraska, Thomas.
The Thomas County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Thomas County: Thedford.
