Nemaha County Jail

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Nemaha County Jail Information

The Nemaha County Jail is a 18 bed jail in the city of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 402-274-3139, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Nemaha County Jail at 402-274-3139 to get it.

Phone: 402-274-3139

Physical Address:
1805 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Nemaha County Jail
1805 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305

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How Do You Find Someone in the Nemaha County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Nemaha 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 402-274-3139 for the information you are looking for.

Nemaha 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 Nemaha 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 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

The Nemaha County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nemaha 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 Nemaha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

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About the Nemaha County Jail
The capacity of the Nemaha County Jail in Nebraska varies depending on the source. Here is what the search results show: According to, the Nemaha County Jail has a capacity of roughly 100 inmates, with a maximum capacity of 120 in cases of emergency. According to, the facility has a capacity of 978 inmates, which is the maximum amount of inmates it can hold. The Nemaha County Jail is located in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. Here is the address and contact information for the jail: Address: 1805 North Street, Auburn, NE 68305. Phone number: 402-274-3139. The Nemaha County Jail in Nebraska has visitation hours from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. It is recommended to call the jail at 402-274-3139 to confirm the visitation hours, as schedules can change without much advance notice. It is also important to schedule the visit in advance. The jail offers free visitations, but they should be scheduled ahead of time. The Nemaha County Jail is located in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. It is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 191 inmates. The facility houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults. The monthly average of total bookings in Nemaha County Jail is 130, and the facility is supervised by 40 staff members. Inmates at the Nemaha County Jail are offered several opportunities, including GED, computer education, financial and anger management, and substance abuse treatment. Nemaha County Jail is a high-security jail located in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska. It is considered a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 191 inmates. The facility houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults. The jail maintains an average of 24 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined) . Every year, Nemaha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders. The monthly average of total bookings in Nemaha County Jail is 130, and the facility is supervised by 40 staff members. Inmates in Nemaha County Jail are assigned tasks by the prison, such as working as groundsmen within the jail, kitchen assistants, laundry personnel, or sanitary persons. The facility provides an incarceration function and offers several support programs, including educational programs, religious programs, and volunteer services.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Nemaha County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Nemaha County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 402-274-3139.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Nemaha County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Nemaha County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Nemaha County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Nemaha County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Nemaha County and other Nebraska and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Nemaha County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Nemaha County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Nemaha County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 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 Nemaha County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nemaha 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.

Nemaha 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 Nemaha County Jail at 402-274-3139.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Nemaha 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 Nemaha County Jail at 402-274-3139 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 402-274-3139 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 Nemaha County Jail

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Nemaha County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Nemaha County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Nemaha County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nemaha County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

The Nemaha 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 Nemaha County Jail

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Nemaha County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.


Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Nemaha County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Nemaha County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Nemaha County, by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Nemaha County Jail, 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.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • 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.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Nemaha County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nemaha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Nemaha 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 Nemaha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-274-3139 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Nemaha County

What are the other City and County Jails in Nemaha County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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