Douglas County NE Detention Center (ICE)

Douglas County NE Detention Center - Visitation

All times are subject to change and not all times may be available.

Monday through Friday

• 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM Central

Certain hours may be unavailable

Saturday and Sunday

• 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM Central

NOTE: Sign-in starts at 3:00 PM. All visitors must be signed in no later than 6:15 PM to receive a visit

Personal Visits

• Visiting is conducted on a first come first served basis
• Visits are a maximum of one hour in length
• Inmates are authorized two personal visits per week including special visits

Clergy Visits

• Must complete online registration through the Visitor's Web (Online Visit Registration) and contact the lobby staff to be approved as a professional visitor
• Inmates are authorized two Clergy visits per week
• Clergy members must be on the approved Clergy visitation list
• Clergy member who is a member of an inmate's family may not have contact visitation but are welcome to video visitation personal visits

Professional Visits

• Must complete online registration through the Visitor's Web (Online Visit Registration) and contact the lobby staff to be approved as a professional visitor
• There is no limit to the amount of professional visits
• Attorney's require a current bar card
• Law Enforcement need to provide proper identification

Holidays - Visitation hours on holidays will be at the discretion of the Director and are subject to change. Hours will be posted in the main lobby.

Conduct During Visit

• Lobby Officers will monitor all visiting sessions
• Lewd conduct or the attempt to expose the breast(s), buttocks or genital area, by either the inmate or visitor, will result in the immediate suspension of the visit and may result in the denial of future visitation privileges.

Authorized Personal Property

Family and Friends – Valid photo identification (driver’s license, Government Issue photo id) must be provided.

• All personal property must be secured in a locker or in your vehicle. The Lockers are available just inside the lobby entrance for $.25. The money is returned when the key is returned. Personal property includes but is not limited to the following:
  • • Headgear (hats, caps, sun visors, sweatbands, bandannas, etc)
    • Jackets or coat
    • Key
    • Electronic devices (cell phones, cameras, games, etc.
    • Purses and Wallet
    • Food or Drink
    • Tobacco, tobacco products, lighters or matche
    • Illegal substances or drug
    • Firearms, knives or other weapons
• Religious headgear such as a kuffe, yarmulke/skull cap, or khimar (Arabic headscarf) is permitted.
• An ATM card may be brought in to use the ATM machine in the visitation area.
• Medically authorized prosthetic appliances, such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, hearing aids, or artificial limbs are permitted.
• Prescription medication that may be needed immediately (nitroglycerine or prescribed asthma inhaler) will be allowed but must be in its original container.
• Visitors with children may bring the additional items.
  • • One (1) Baby Bottle (no sippy cups)
    • One (1) pacifier
    • One (1) simple, non-weapon toy
    • Infant carriers (no strollers)
    • One (1) Baby Blanket
    • One (1) spit towel

Attorney, Clergy, and Professional Visitors – Must be on the approved visitation list and have a valid bar card

• Personal property included in the list above is prohibited.
• Attorney, Clergy and Professional visitors shall secure their belongings in designated lockers prior to leaving the lobby to go to Attorney Clergy visitation area.
• No electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, tape recorders or computers) are allowed unless authorized through the Lobby Supervisor or designee.
• Brief cases, legal documents, and writing instruments are authorized but will be searched prior to entry into the facility

Law Enforcement Personnel

• Firearms, other weapons, OC spray, restraints or keys are not permitted in the facility.
• Secure lockers are provided in a locked room. The Lobby Sergeant can assist with access to these lockers.
• A clearing barrel has been provided.

Visitors from Out of Town

• One 50 minute non-contact visit a month may be approved for visitors coming from 60 miles or more away.
  • The inmate may submit an Inmate Request Form (DCC 7) before the requested visit or the visitor can contact the Lobby Supervisor (402) 599-2230 during business hours, Monday through Friday.
  • The request must state the visitor name(s) and the visitor(s) date of birth.
  • The visitor must provide an identification card with an address that supports they live over 60 miles or more away.
  • The visitor must call the Lobby Supervisor at (402) 599-2230 to coordinate the day and time of the special visit.

Visitors Dress Code

The Lobby Officer's decision on attire is final. Specific guidelines for attire have been established. Any person wearing attire deemed to be inappropriate will not be permitted into the facility for visitation. Attire deemed to be inappropriate include but are not limited to the following:

• See-through, sheer or translucent clothing
• Shorts that are four (4) inches above the knee
• Skirts and/or dresses that are one (1) inch above the knee
• Halter tops, tube tops, backless tops, low cut shirts, tank tops, spaghetti string tied tops, midriff or exposed undergarments
• Shirts that display or depict derogatory statements or actions
• Shirts displaying Rest in Peace or other similar references to a deceased person
• Hats, caps or scarves (Religious or medical exceptions may be considered)
• Jeans with holes or frays and/or tights and leggings that are revealing

Lockers are available to store the following items which are not allowed in the facility

• Coats or jackets
• Electronic equipment such as pager or cell phones

Children Visitation

• Children must be on the inmate's visiting list
• Children must be accompanied by an adult on the inmate's visiting list. Unless the adult is assigned by the court, the adult must be the legal guardian of the child and have documentation to prove the legal guardianship. Power of Attorney is not considered legal guardianship documentation and will not be accepted.
• Children may not visit if they are a victim/witness in pending case(s)/conviction against the inmate
• A child visit counts toward the 2 hours of weekly visitation
• Children must be kept under control at all times while in the visiting room and waiting area. Disruptions created by children and/or adults will be sufficient reason to suspend a visit.

Douglas County Immigration Detention Inmates - Friends and Family Visits

Visiting hours at the Douglas County Department of Corrections are as follows:

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Visitation on holidays will be announced the preceding week.

Visitors must be approved prior to the visitation days. Detainees may request a Visitation Request Form from the Housing Unit Officer in order to add a visitor to their list. Detainees may mail the Visitation Request Form to the person they want added to their list. Visitation request forms are also available at Douglas County, Nebraska - Department of Corrections' website, or can be picked up in the lobby.

Download a Visitation Form (PDF) →

Visitors must be 18 years of age or older, or accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. All visitors must possess valid identification or a driver's license at the time of visiting. All visitors must be on the detainee’s approved visitors list.

Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility.

Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area.

Visiting Restrictions

• All family or other social visits are Non-contact.
• No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.
• If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.
• All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.
• Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees.
• Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.