Gage County Detention Center

Q: Does Gage County have bail?

Does Gage County have bail? Yes, Gage County recognizes bail, however, does not permit bail bond companies to operate in the state. Bail is offered as either a personal recognizance or 10% cash bail. Nebraska does not permit property or surety bonds. During bond proceedings, the defendant can have an attorney present but does not have the right to an attorney. Judges in Nebraska rely on a statewide bail schedule, which sets out a recommended range of bail amounts for different offenses. Gage County judges can still exercise discretion in setting bail above or below the recommended range. Nebraska does not allow private bond companies but rather the county courts and jailer process the paperwork needed for the bond. The defendant can either pay the full cash amount or ask the court for a cash percentage bond where the defendant pays 10% to the court, which is not returned and covers court costs. The full bail amount will become due if the defendant does not show to court and the court could issue a warrant for arrest with the Sheriff’s department. There may be other conditions for release in addition to the bail amount. Conditions usually include drug testing, abstaining from drug and alcohol use, meeting with a Pretrial Release officer and having no contact with the victim.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Gage County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Gage County? Gage County recognizes either full cash payment or a cash percentage bond where the arrested pays 10% to the court.

Q: Who can set bail in Gage County?

Who can set bail in Gage County? For misdemeanor cases, bail is set according to an established schedule by the officers processing the booking. Felony cases require a judge to set bail.

Q: When is bail set in Gage County Nebraska?

When is bail set in Gage County Nebraska? For misdemeanor cases the bail is set according to a schedule and that information will be available during booking. Felony cases require a bail hearing in front of a judge. This hearing is normally scheduled for the next available court date. According to Nebraska state law, the hearing must be scheduled within 48 hrs. of arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Gage County Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Gage County Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Gage County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 402-223-5221. 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. Gage County Detention Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Gage County?

What happens during booking in Gage 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 Gage 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Gage County Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the Gage County Detention Center? 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 Gage 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Gage County Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 402-223-5221 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Gage County Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the Gage County Detention Center 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Gage County Detention Center? 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 Gage County Detention 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Gage County Detention Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Gage County Detention 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 402-223-5221 for the information you are looking for.

Gage County Detention 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 Gage County Detention 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 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

The Gage County Detention Center maintains an average of 31 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gage County Detention 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 Gage County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 620 offenders.

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About the Gage County Detention Center

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With few windows, outdoor fenced areas, and delivery areas, the Gage County Detention Center is located in town and is easily accessible. There is limited parking that is not designated for law enforcement vehicles, but visitors may find parking in the area. The building was completed in 1977 and was then created to house up to 31 inmates with 4 of the beds assigned for female inmates and 2 for juveniles, while the remaining 25 were for male inmates.

An online database is maintained including new and current inmates with their charges and bail amount, recently released inmates, and other details. As some will be housed in nearby counties, this tool is key in locating loved ones who may be incarcerated, and for further questions and concerns the staff are available by calling 402-223-5221.

Once the assessment has been completed and booking is done, each inmate will be assigned a bed for their housing assignment, receive any immediate care needed, have an account created for their commissary, and they will have a bail amount set. Bail can now be paid online at any time.

While inmates will receive meals, laundry, activities, social and life skills development, educational opportunities, they will still benefit from support by their friends and family who are not incarcerated. Family members and close friends are able to offer support through money deposited to the commissary account for hygiene, clothing, snacks, and other purchases or through writing letters to the inmate at the jail, accept incoming calls from them, or by visiting.

Commissary money may also be used to purchase phone time and this allows inmates to make outgoing calls.

All visits are held Monday through Sunday 1:00pm-8:00pm and is first come first served with no scheduled visits needed. Two hours of visits are approved for each of the inmates every week, and no one under 18 may visit without an adult.

All personal mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988

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 #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988

Jail (Main): 402-223-5221
Sheriff: 402-223-5222

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Gage County Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Gage County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Gage County Detention Center:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 402-223-5221.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Gage County Detention Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Gage County?

If someone is taken to Gage County Detention Center in Beatrice for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 402-223-5221.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Gage County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Gage County, Nebraska, visit the Gage County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

612 Lincoln Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-5221

Register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.
Inmates are allowed two hours of visitation each week.
Visits are first come, first served.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
MONDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
MONDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	1:00PM - 8:00PM

Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?

Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Gage County Detention Center

To deposit money in an inmate's account in Gage County follow these instructions:

Go to Tiger Services Online.
Choose Nebraska.
Select Gage County Detention Center.
Click on Web Deposits.
Select your inmate.
Enter your billing information.
Follow the rest of the instructions for Gage County Detention Center to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Depositing Money, Ordering Commissary, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Gage 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 Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
Once you have completed this, the Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Gage County Detention 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Gage County Detention Center 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 #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988

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 Gage County Detention 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Gage County Detention Center 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 #
Gage County Detention Center
612 Lincoln Street, Suite 1
Nebraska 68310-2988

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

Answer

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gage County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gage County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Gage County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Gage County Detention Center 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 Gage County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-223-5221 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails Nearby

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

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How do you post bail in Gage County?

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Gage County Detention Center

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center 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.

Search for an Inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center

What happens during booking at Gage County Detention Center?

How do you post bail in Gage County?

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family. Register here.

How to Deposit Money in an Account for an Inmate in Gage County Detention Center

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family. Register here.

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Gage County

Gage County Detention Center 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.

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Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

Gage County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.