The Douglas County Correctional Center is a 1449 bed jail in the city of Omaha, Douglas 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 402-444-7400, 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 Douglas County Correctional Center at 402-444-7400 to get it.
Phone: 402-444-7400
Physical Address:
710 S. 17th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Smart Communications / Douglas County Department of Corrections
PO Box 9162
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Douglas County Department of Corrections
710 S. 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Douglas County Correctional 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 402-444-7400 for the information you are looking for.
Douglas County Correctional 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 Douglas County Correctional 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 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
The Douglas County Correctional Center maintains an average of 1449 offenders in custody on any given day. The Douglas County Correctional 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 Douglas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 29,780 offenders.
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"Within Douglas County there is one jail that serves the needs of the community, the Douglas County Correctional Center.
They can be reached at 402-444-7400 and will be able to advise if your family member or friend has arrived and is in booking, has been processed, can be bailed out, or if they have been released.
This is also the contact for questions regarding visiting, phone calls, and other concerns.
Upon arrival at Douglas County Correctional Center there is a booking process which includes taking a mug shot, getting fingerprints, a medical assessment so that all medical care can be provided, and a mental health assessment to provide the necessary services, as well as classification to determine the correct housing assignment.
As the only facility, it provides housing for male and female inmates of all security levels.
Food services provide healthy meals through a contract with a provider in the community, and there is a commissary that may be funded and accessed that will allow for purchase of additional food items and hygiene needs as well as other items.
Full medical care is provided for all residents, as well as mental health including counseling, group support, and other services.
Both a law library and a library are provided with access to legal information and study, books, puzzles, and games for recreation.
Residents will have daily access to phones through their phone account and will be provided phone calls upon their arrival and throughout their stay but will be unable to accept incoming calls.
Inmates may also send and receive mail through digital delivery with the mailing address a third party,
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Smart Communications / Douglas County Department of Corrections
PO Box 9162
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Visits will be permitted through the use of video visitation that can be scheduled and completed online.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Douglas County Correctional Center, call the jail’s booking line at 402-444-7400.
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.
Douglas County Correctional Center Booking Roster
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 Douglas 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.
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 Douglas 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.
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.
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.
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 Douglas County Correctional Center 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.
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.
Check with Douglas County Correctional Center by calling 402-444-7400 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
Check with Douglas County Correctional Center by calling 402-444-7400 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
710 S. 17th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-444-7400
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| SATURDAY | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
Out of Town Visitors
Clergy Visits
Professional Visits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 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 Douglas County Correctional Center?
402-444-7400
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30 AM to 10:35 PM |
| SATURDAY | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
Clergy Visits
Professional Visits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Douglas County Correctional Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Douglas County Correctional 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.
Envelopes
The Douglas County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
All Personal Mail will be scanned and read on tablets at the jail.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Smart Communications / Douglas County Department of Corrections
PO Box 9162
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Newspapers, Magazines and Books are not accepted.
Legal Mail should be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Douglas County Department of Corrections
710 S. 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Postcards
The Douglas County Correctional 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.
Envelopes
The Douglas County Correctional Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Smart Communications / Douglas County Department of Corrections
PO Box 9162
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Douglas County Correctional Center 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Douglas County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Douglas County Department of Corrections
710 S. 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center, 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 Douglas County Correctional Center 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Douglas County Department of Corrections
710 S. 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
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 402-444-7400 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Douglas County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Douglas County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Douglas County Correctional Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Douglas County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Douglas County Correctional Center
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Douglas County Correctional Center, such as:
Free services are already available for use on the device at Douglas County Correctional Center.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Douglas County Correctional Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What It Costs
Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
The subscription services require additional funding.
There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Douglas County Correctional Center charges.
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page).
To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.
2. In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-444-7400 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Douglas County Correctional Center" is also known as Douglas County Jail, Douglas County Department of Corrections, Douglas County Jail , Douglas County Jail , Nebraska, Douglas.
