Perkins County Jail

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Perkins County Jail Information

The Perkins County Jail is a 12 bed jail in the city of Grant City, Perkins County, Nebraska. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 308-352-4564PERKINS COUNTY ALSO USES KEITH COUNTY JAIL AS NEEDED.

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 308-352-4564, 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 Perkins County Jail at 308-352-4564 to get it.

Phone: 308-352-4564

Physical Address:
200 Lincoln Avenue
Grant City, NE 69140

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140

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How Do You Find Someone in the Perkins County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Perkins 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 308-352-4564 for the information you are looking for.

Perkins 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 Perkins 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 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

The Perkins County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Perkins 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 Perkins County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 560 offenders.

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About the Perkins County Jail

PERKINS COUNTY ALSO USES KEITH COUNTY JAIL AS NEEDED.

The 12-bed Perkins County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Perkins County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 308-352-4564, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Perkins County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140

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:

Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Perkins County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Perkins County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Perkins County Jail typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 308-352-4564.

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Directions / Map to the Perkins County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Perkins County

Once booked at Perkins County Jail in Grant City, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 308-352-4564.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Perkins County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Perkins County, Nebraska, visit the Perkins County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Perkins County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

200 Lincoln Avenue
Grant City, NE 69140
308-352-4564

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 308-352-4564 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-352-4564 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 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 Perkins County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Perkins County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Perkins County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Perkins 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 Perkins 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:
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140



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 Perkins County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Perkins 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:
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140

Perkins County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Perkins County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Perkins County Jail:
Perkins County Jail
PO Box 607
Grant, NE 69140


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Perkins County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Perkins 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 Perkins County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-352-4564 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Perkins County

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

Perkins County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Perkins Phillips Sedgwick Hayes Chase Lincoln Keith Deuel
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