The Dakota County Jail is a 148 bed jail in the city of Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 402- 987-2182.
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 are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
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- 987-2182, 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 Dakota County Jail at 402- 987-2182 to get it.
Phone: 402- 987-2182
Physical Address:
Law Enforcement Center
1601 Broadway Street
Dakota City, NE 68731
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dakota 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- 987-2182 for the information you are looking for.
Dakota 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 Dakota 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- 987-2182 for further assistance.
The Dakota County Jail maintains an average of 148 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dakota 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 Dakota County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,960 offenders.
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As part of the larger Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, the 148-bed Dakota County Jail houses offenders arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges throughout the county both during their wait for trial, sentencing, and during their sentence. It is a direct supervision facility, having officers present in the housing units and interacting with detainees often throughout the day. This method of supervision has shown increased safety and reduced recidivism, encourages positive social interactions, and improves social and life skills of inmates.
To determine the status of an offender, including bail, charges, and their location, the online roster is updated frequently and other questions and concerns can be addressed by calling 402- 987-2182.
Bail can be paid at the courthouse in cash on weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm, or at the jail directly after 4:30pm on weekends and holidays.
For those who remain in the jail, there are many programs focused on life skills, cognitive thinking skills, preparation for release, and personal and professional etiquette, as well as a reentry program and speeches and encouragement from successful community members.
Mail is one of the main ways in which incarcerated individuals can communicate with their friends and family, allowing letters, photos of appropriate subject matter, greeting cards, and money orders that are deposited to the inmate account during the inspection for contraband. Mail is addressed to the inmate at a post office box and will only be accepted through the USPS, and it must have a full return address.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
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#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Other ways to add money to an inmate account is in the lobby of the jail through the kiosk that is located in the lobby, or through an online access.
Money may also be added to a phone account that will allow for outgoing calls from an inmate.
Emails, video visits, messaging, and more are also supported through the use of tablets, and an account provides access to these services.
Onsite visits are provided every day 7:30am-9:45am, 3:00pm-4:45pm, and 7:00pm-9:45pm.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Dakota County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Dakota County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 402- 987-2182.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Dakota County Jail in Dakota City for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Dakota County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 402- 987-2182 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Dakota County Nebraska, check out the Dakota County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Law Enforcement Center
1601 Broadway Street
Dakota City, NE 68731
402- 987-2182
Law Enforcement Center
1601 Broadway Street
Dakota City, NE 68731
402- 987-2182
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Visitation for Dakota County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Dakota County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 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 Dakota County Jail?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
Visitation for Dakota County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Dakota County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail?
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
Dakota County Jail 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 Dakota County Jail 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#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Dakota County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Dakota County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dakota County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dakota County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Dakota 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 Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dakota 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 Dakota 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dakota County Corrections
P.O. Box 305
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Dakota County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dakota County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dakota County Jail 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
Dakota County Jail 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Dakota County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Dakota County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dakota County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dakota County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
The Dakota County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Dakota County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Dakota County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Dakota County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Dakota County Jail contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Dakota County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Dakota County Jail.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Dakota County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dakota County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dakota 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 Dakota County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402- 987-2182 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dakota County?
This facility, known as "Dakota County Jail" is also known as Dakota County Jail , Dakota County Jail , Nebraska, Dakota.
