Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center

Q: Does Sarpy County have bail?

Does Sarpy County have bail? Yes, Sarpy 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. Sarpy 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 Sarpy County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sarpy County? Sarpy 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 Sarpy County?

Who can set bail in Sarpy 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 Sarpy County Nebraska?

When is bail set in Sarpy 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center, call the jail’s booking line at 402-537-7000. 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. Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Sarpy County?

What happens during booking in Sarpy 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 Sarpy 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

What is the booking process like at the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Sarpy 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 402-537-7000 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center booking process take?

How long does the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 402-537-7000 for the information you are looking for.

Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Sarpy County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,960 offenders.

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Question 2

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Juvenile Detention: 402-537-7000

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking process explained for Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center include:

Identification verification.
Taking mugshots.
Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA sample collection.
A full-body search.
Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 402-537-7000.

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Directions / Map to the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What are the bail options in Sarpy County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center in La Vista for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 402-537-7000 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
Licensed bail bond agencies in Sarpy County can provide assistance.
County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Sarpy County, Nebraska, see the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
402-537-7000

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 402-537-7000 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 402-537-7000 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

Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Visitation Schedule

9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150
402-537-7000

Visiting Hours
• 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 3-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Visits may be scheduled up to one week in advance.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Visitors must provide a picture identification in the form of either a valid driver's license or learner's permit, or state ID, or military ID, or school ID or employment ID.
If visiting a spouse, a marriage certificate will be required in addition to the picture identification.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

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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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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:
Resident's Full Name
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150

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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice 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:
Resident's Full Name
Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128-3150

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 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 Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 402-537-7000 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center? What does it look like?

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Other Jails in Sarpy County

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

Sarpy County County Jails

Sarpy County Jail

Sarpy County Juvenile Facilities

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center

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Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center Information

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What are the bail options in Sarpy County after an arrest?

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