Dawson County NE Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
709 N Grant St, Lexington, NE 68850
Beds
126
County
Dawson
Phone
308-324-2279
Fax
308-324-3006
Email
dcsheriff@cozadtel.net

Dawson County NE Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Consolidated Telecom (CTEL), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Dawson County NE Jail

You can support your loved ones at Dawson County NE Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 308-324-2279.

The Dawson County NE Jail, situated at 709 N Grant St in Lexington, NE, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Lexington Police Department.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Dawson County NE Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Nebraska. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Dawson County NE Jail - Visitation

Before you can visit, you must register for inmate visits online through visitel.us or at the visitation kiosk located in the main lobby!​

Visiting Hours

Onsite:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

All visits must be scheduled by midnight the night before the requested time

  • Visitors must check in ten minutes before the scheduled visit
  • Visits are a maximum of thirty minutes in length, depending on when inmates and/or visitors log in
  • Inmates are authorized four half hour onsite visits per week
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification
  • Only one child will be allowed in the visitation room at a time. All other children MUST be accompanied by an adult in the main lobby.
  • Visitors personal belongins are not allowed in the visitation room. There are lockers available for $.25 for belongings (cell phone, purse, etc)
  • No personal contact visits are allowed with inmates
  • Cell phones are not allowed in the visitation room
  • Food and beverages are not allowed in the visitation room

Online:

Sunday-Saturday
8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

  • Visitors must be 18 years or older to register for an account. Children 17 and under are allowed on online visits but must be accompanied by an adult during that visit.
  • Online visits are available through www.visitel.us for a fee. It can be accessed from your home electronic devices (laptops, cell phones, etc)
  • Online visits are unlimited during the online visiting hours.
  • Any inappropriate behavior by the visitor can result in termination of visitation privileges.
  • All visits are subject to being recorded and monitored.
  • Recordings or photographs of the inmate over visits are not allowed and will result in visitation privileges being revoked.
  • Content on an electronic device (laptops, cell phones, televisions, etc) is not allowed to be shown to the inmate during the visit.
  • Proper attire is required. No low cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, short shorts or any form of provocative dress will be allowed.

All Visitors must be 18 years of age to register for an account

All visitors are subject to a criminal history check

If you have questions about the registration process please call 1-844-458-2488

Ask The Inmate

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