Johnson County Jail & Sheriff

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Johnson County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff is a 12 bed jail in the city of Tecumseh, Johnson 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 402-335-3307, 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff at 402-335-3307 to get it.

Phone: 402-335-3307

Physical Address:
Box 335
Tecumseh, NE 68450

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Johnson County Jail & Sheriff
Box 335
Tecumseh, NE 68450

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How Do You Find Someone in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff, 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 402-335-3307 for the information you are looking for.

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff, 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 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.

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About the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff
The Johnson County Jail is located in Tecumseh, Nebraska. According to two sources, the jail was built in 1977 with a capacity for 130 inmates. However, one source states that the jail has a capacity of 106 beds. Another source mentions that the Johnson County Sheriff's Office has a total bed capacity of 16 inmates in its pre-trial adult detention facility. It is unclear if this is referring to the same facility as the Johnson County Jail. The available information suggests that the Johnson County Jail has a capacity of either 106 beds or 130 inmates. The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska can be contacted using the following information: Address: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 335, Tecumseh, NE 68450. Phone number: 402-335-3307. Here is the information on Johnson County Jail & Sheriff visitation hours from the search results: Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when. The Johnson County Jail permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. The Johnson County Jail is a temporary detention center that accommodates offenders before their trials and sentencing. It is located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, and was built in 1977 with a capacity for 130 inmates. Inmates at the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. The Johnson County Jail permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska is a medium-security correctional facility located in Tecumseh, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and has a capacity for 130 inmates. The facility is run by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, which is one of the major departments in the county. Inmates are typically held at the jail temporarily before their trials and sentencing. The Johnson County Jail permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 402-335-3307.

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.

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

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 Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

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.

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff at 402-335-3307.

Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff at 402-335-3307 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 402-335-3307 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff

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

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Nebraska.
  • Select Johnson County Jail & Sheriff.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

The Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff

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

  • Go to Tiger Services Online.
  • Choose Nebraska.
  • Select Johnson County Jail & Sheriff.
  • Click on 'Order Commissary'.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Enter your billing information.
  • Follow the rest of the instructions for Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Johnson County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-335-3307 for further assistance.

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