Phelps County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Phelps 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 308-995-5692 for the information you are looking for.

Phelps 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 Phelps 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 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

The Phelps County Jail maintains an average of 51 offenders in custody on any given day. The Phelps 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 Phelps County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,020 offenders.

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

Phelps County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

715 5th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
308-995-5692

• SPECIAL VISITS MAY BE ACCOMODATED ON SUNDAYS FROM 9:00PM - 4:00PM.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 308-995-5692 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-995-5692 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Phelps County Jail 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 Phelps County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

Phelps County Jail 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 Phelps County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Phelps County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Phelps County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Phelps County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Nebraska, then select Phelps County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Phelps County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phelps County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Phelps 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 Phelps County Jail 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 Phelps County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Phelps County Jail 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 Phelps 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 Phelps County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

Phelps County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Phelps 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 Phelps 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:
Phelps County Corections
715 5th Ave. Suite 20
Holdrege, NE 68949

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Phelps County Corections
715 5th Ave. Suite 20
Holdrege, NE 68949

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 Phelps 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 Phelps 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:
Phelps County Corections
715 5th Ave. Suite 20
Holdrege, NE 68949

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phelps County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

Phelps County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Nebraska.
3. Select Phelps County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Phelps County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Phelps County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Phelps County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Phelps County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Nebraska, then select Phelps County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Phelps County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phelps County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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

Phelps County Jail allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Phelps County Jail.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Phelps County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Phelps County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Phelps County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Nebraska, then select Phelps County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Phelps County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Phelps County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phelps County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Phelps County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Phelps County Jail 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 Phelps County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-995-5692 for further assistance.

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