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Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)

County Jail

Last Updated: May 09, 2026
Address
302 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69109-3961
Beds
194
County
Lincoln
Phone
308-535-9599
Fax
308-535-9594
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Lincoln Co Detention is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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If your loved one is at Lincoln Co Detention, InmateAid can help you stay connected. Call the facility directly at 308-535-9599 with any immediate questions.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Lincoln Co Detention is a detention center located at 302 N Jeffers St North Platte, NE which is operated locally by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Lincoln County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, North Platte Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

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 for Nebraska here.

The Lincoln County Detention Center in North Platte, Nebraska, serves as the primary correctional facility for Lincoln County and operates under the authority of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The facility is currently overseen by Sheriff Jerome Kramer, whose office manages law enforcement operations throughout the large rural county located along Interstate 80 in western Nebraska. Although the jail primarily houses county inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter local sentences, the detention center also houses ICE detainees under contract with the Department of Homeland Security, making it part of the expanding immigration detention network operating throughout the Midwest. Public inmate records from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office routinely show detainees held on “IMMIGRATION” holds connected to federal immigration authorities.

The detention center maintains an estimated operational capacity of approximately 90 to 100 inmates, though daily population levels fluctuate based on local arrests, safekeeping agreements, and federal immigration holds. Unlike some larger ICE detention complexes in Texas or Florida, the Lincoln County facility functions as a hybrid county jail where immigration detainees are housed alongside local inmates under carefully managed classification systems. ICE detainees housed at the facility are typically awaiting immigration hearings, transfers to larger detention centers, deportation proceedings, or additional processing through ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations. The jail’s location along the heavily traveled Interstate 80 corridor allows federal authorities to transport detainees efficiently between Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and other regional jurisdictions.

ICE Detainee Information

This facility holds immigration detainees under an active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in addition to its regular population. ICE detainees are civil immigration detainees, not criminal defendants, and are held while their immigration cases are processed. The rules, rights, and services that apply to ICE detainees differ from those that apply to the general jail population.

To locate an ICE detainee at this facility, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov. You will need the detainee's A-Number, a nine-digit Alien Registration Number that appears on any immigration document they have received. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning. If you do not have the A-Number, you can search using the detainee's full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth. Names must be an exact match; try variations if the first search returns no results.

Immigration bond works differently from criminal bail. Not all detainees are eligible for bond; those with certain criminal convictions or prior deportation orders may be subject to mandatory detention. For those who are eligible, bond is set by an immigration judge and typically ranges from $1,500 to over $10,000. Bond must be paid in full before release. An immigration attorney can request a bond hearing and argue for a lower amount based on the detainee's circumstances.

Unlike criminal defendants, ICE detainees do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney. They must hire a private immigration attorney or find free legal help through a nonprofit organization. RAICES provides legal services and bond assistance at raicestexas.org. The National Immigrant Justice Center offers free legal representation at immigrantjustice.org. Many immigration courts also maintain a list of free and low-cost legal service providers available to detainees upon request.

ICE transfers detainees between facilities frequently and with little advance notice, sometimes to locations far from family and legal counsel. If you cannot locate your family member through this page, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator again at locator.ice.gov with their A-Number. If they have an attorney, notify the attorney immediately as transfers affect court appearances and case timelines.

One distinguishing characteristic of the Lincoln County Detention Center is its role as a regional holding and transportation point within western Nebraska’s law enforcement network. North Platte has long served as a transportation hub dating back to the railroad era, and the detention center continues that operational significance today through coordinated inmate movement involving local courts, neighboring counties, and federal agencies. The jail routinely handles pretrial detainees, sentenced county inmates, probation violators, safekeeping inmates from other counties, and immigration detainees under federal authority. Public booking information from the sheriff’s office reflects regular interaction with “US Immigration Omaha” and other federal immigration enforcement entities, confirming the jail’s continuing involvement in ICE-related detention operations.

Operationally, the detention center functions as more than a simple rural jail. Staff members oversee inmate intake, classification, transportation, court security coordination, medical screening, commissary operations, and visitation management throughout the secured facility. The jail must also comply with Nebraska jail standards while accommodating detainees held under federal immigration authority, which can involve additional documentation, transportation coordination, and communication requirements. Because western Nebraska covers vast geographic distances between population centers, the detention center often manages inmates requiring long-distance transport to courts, medical appointments, or other detention facilities throughout the state and region.

As federal immigration enforcement partnerships continue expanding into smaller county detention systems across the country, the Lincoln County Detention Center has quietly become part of that evolving infrastructure in Nebraska. While much smaller than major ICE processing centers elsewhere in the United States, the facility’s participation in DHS detention agreements demonstrates how local county jails increasingly supplement federal detention capacity. Under Sheriff Jerome Kramer’s administration, the detention center continues balancing traditional county incarceration responsibilities with growing operational demands tied to federal immigration detention, interstate inmate transportation, and regional law enforcement cooperation throughout western Nebraska.

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Inmate Locator

Finding an Inmate at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)

If you're trying to locate someone in custody at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE) in North Platte, Nebraska, the fastest path depends on how recently the arrest happened, what type of facility holds the inmate, and how quickly that facility updates its public records. There is no single nationwide inmate database that covers every detention facility in real time, so locating a specific person often means checking multiple sources or calling Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE) directly at 308-535-9599.

Using the InmateAid Inmate Search

The InmateAid inmate search is the fastest starting point for locating someone at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE). The search pulls from facility rosters, booking systems, and arrest record databases to return current custody status, charges, and housing facility. If the person was arrested or transferred recently and doesn't appear yet, the facility likely hasn't updated its public roster, which can lag by hours or a full business day. Try again later or call 308-535-9599 to confirm.

When the Inmate Doesn't Appear in the Search

Several explanations are possible if a person isn't showing up. The booking may not be complete. The person may have been released, transferred to another facility, or moved to federal or immigration custody. Some facilities deliberately delay public records by 24 to 72 hours for security reasons. Minors are never published in any public locator regardless of facility. To rule out a transfer or release, call 308-535-9599 and ask the booking desk to confirm current status.

What You'll Need to Search Effectively

Have ready: full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest. If you know which agency made the arrest, that narrows results significantly. A booking number locates the record immediately. Without at least a full name and approximate date, searches return too many results to be useful.

Once You've Located the Inmate

When you confirm the person is at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE), set up a prepaid phone account so you don't miss the first call, and arrange any money transfer or commissary funding needed. For phone discount plans, money transfer, and mail services available at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE), see InmateAid's inmate services and call 308-535-9599.

To confirm current custody status, recent transfers, or release information at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE), call 308-535-9599.

Visitation Information

Visitation Information - Lincoln County Detention Center

Facility Contacts

ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 612-843-8600 Email contact (jailatm.com): jailatm.com Remote video visitation (ProdigySales): Remote Video Visitation account setup required

Visiting Hours

In-person visitation: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Remote visitation: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

All friend and family visits are non-contact. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled visit.

Who Can Visit

A maximum of two visitors per visit, children included. All adults must show federal or state-issued photo ID: a state-issued driver's license, state-issued ID card, military ID, or passport.

Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a biological parent and bring the minor's birth certificate (a hospital novelty-type birth certificate is acceptable). If the visitor is a minor spouse of the detainee, they must bring proof of marriage and proper photo ID.

You cannot visit if you have a current protection order or no-contact order with the detainee. Attempting to visit under those conditions may result in arrest.

Dress Code

All visitors, including attorneys and official visitors, must be fully dressed in appropriate clothing that is not provocative, suggestive, or revealing, does not resemble inmate attire, and does not have adornments that could be used as a weapon.

No controversial, objectionable, gang, obscene, drug, alcohol, or profane designs or messages on clothing. Shoes are required.

No clothing that exposes the shoulders, chest, back, stomach, midriff, or underarm. Necklines must be within two inches of the notch of the neck.

No sheer, transparent, net, or mesh materials. No tight-fitting clothing that excessively accents the body, including spandex, tights, leggings, or tank tops. Undergarments are required but should not be visible.

Dresses, skirts, jumpers, culottes, and shorts cannot rise more than 6 inches above the kneecap when seated. Slit dresses or skirts are allowed only if the slit is not more than 6 inches above the kneecap when standing. No wrap-around clothing.

No hats in the visiting area, except religious hats or headgear. No gloves, scarves, or outerwear (topcoats, raincoats, jackets, or similar inclement weather attire) allowed in the visiting area.

Visiting Rules

All friend and family visits are non-contact. Visits may be monitored or recorded at any time.

No offensive, loud, or disruptive language. Unacceptable conduct ends the visit immediately and may prevent future visits.

No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.

Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.

Remote Video Visitation Account

Set up a ProdigySales account through the facility's Remote Video Visitation page and complete the video approval process to use remote visitation.

Detainee Email

The facility has computer kiosks for detainees that handle secure email, the electronic law library, commissary orders, and intra-facility communication with staff. Family and friends can sign up at jailatm.com to email the detainee for a small per-email fee. Email contact requires prior approval from facility staff.

Attorney Visits

Attorneys must show a bar card or other acceptable proof of profession before admission.

The ICE.gov source for this facility does not list specific attorney visiting hours or virtual attorney visit procedures. Contact the facility directly for current legal visit scheduling.

Consular Visits

Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 612-843-8600 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.

Clergy Visits

Clergy can visit at reasonable hours as long as security and daily routine are not interrupted. Clergy must register before each visit.

You can always call ahead to reserve time to speak with a detainee.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)

  1. How can I find out if someone is in jail at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    To determine if someone is currently incarcerated at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE), start by checking the facility’s online inmate search database, which is typically updated with recent booking information. If your search does not yield results, try using VINELink, a nationwide inmate locator that provides custody status for individuals in participating correctional facilities. If online searches are unsuccessful, calling Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE) directly and providing the individual’s full name and date of birth is another reliable way to confirm their custody status. If all else fails, you can use the Arrest Record Finder for a small fee, which can provide broader search results across multiple jurisdictions. 

  2. What are the visitation hours at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Visitation schedules vary by facility and housing unit. Some jails offer in-person visits on specific days, while others have transitioned to video visitation. Always check with the jail in advance, as visits may require scheduling and approval.

  3. How do I send money to an inmate at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Inmates can receive funds through various methods, including online deposits via jail-approved services, kiosks at the facility, or by mailing a money order. Some jails require funds to be added by specific family members or approved contacts.

  4. Can I call an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, but they may initiate collect calls or use a prepaid account provided by the jail’s phone service provider. Calls are generally recorded and monitored, and inmates must adhere to time limits. Communication gets costly, you might qualify for discounts on inmate calls if your inmate is calling you a lot.

  5. What items can I send to an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Approved items typically include letters, legal documents, and photographs. Some jails also permit care packages from authorized third-party vendors. Items such as greeting cards with glitter, stickers, or Polaroid photos may be prohibited.

  6. Are books and magazines allowed at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Yes, inmates can receive books and magazines directly from approved vendors such as Amazon or InmateAid. Hardcover books and explicit content are typically prohibited to maintain facility security. Some jails also have restrictions on the number of reading materials an inmate can possess at one time.

  7. What is the mailing address for inmates here?
    Each facility has a designated mailing address for inmate correspondence. It is important to include the inmate's full name, booking number (if applicable), and facility-approved format to ensure proper delivery. Mail containing contraband, including staples or stickers, may be rejected.

  8. What is the process for bonding someone out of Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Bail or bond amounts can be paid at the facility’s designated payment location, online, or through a licensed bail bondsman. Some jails accept cash, cashier’s checks, or credit card payments, while others require payments to be made at a county clerk’s office.

  9. How do I deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary account at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase personal hygiene products, snacks, and other approved items. Deposits can be made online, at facility kiosks, or through phone services. Some facilities limit the amount that can be added per week.

  10. What clothing and personal items can an inmate have at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Inmates are generally issued standard jail clothing. Personal items are often restricted, and necessary hygiene products must be purchased through commissary unless the inmate is deemed indigent. Some jails allow inmates to have religious items, such as prayer beads or a Bible.

  11. How long do inmates stay at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE) before being transferred?
    The length of stay varies based on the nature of their charges, sentencing, and case status. Some inmates serve their full sentences in county jail, while others may be transferred to a state or federal facility after sentencing.

  12. Can an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention receive visits from children?
    Most jails allow minors to visit inmates but require them to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Some facilities impose restrictions based on the nature of the inmate's charges or have specific visitation hours for families with children.

  13. How can I schedule a visit with an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Many jails require visitation to be scheduled in advance through an online portal or by phone. Some facilities operate on a first-come, first-served basis, while others enforce strict scheduling rules and background checks for visitors.

  14. What happens if an inmate gets sick or needs medical care at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Jails provide basic medical care, and inmates can request medical attention as needed. Emergency cases are treated immediately, while routine care is provided through medical staff. Some jails charge small medical co-pays deducted from an inmate’s commissary funds.

  15. Can inmates work while incarcerated here?
    Some inmates qualify for work programs within the facility, such as kitchen duty, janitorial work, or laundry services. In some counties, low-risk inmates may participate in work-release programs that allow them to work in the community and return to jail afterward.

  16. How can I find court dates and case information for an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Court dates and case details can usually be found through the county court website, public records, or by contacting the court clerk. Inmates are typically transported to court on scheduled hearing dates.

  17. What are the rules for inmate phone calls at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Inmate phone calls are monitored and recorded for security purposes. Calls must be made through facility-approved phone services, and any attempt to arrange three-way calls or circumvent restrictions may result in loss of phone privileges.

  18. Can an inmate be released early from Lincoln Co Detention?
    Early release may be granted through good behavior, completion of rehabilitative programs, or at the discretion of the court. In some cases, inmates may qualify for electronic monitoring or house arrest programs.

  19. What types of rehabilitation programs are available at here?
    Many county jails offer educational programs, GED classes, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training to help inmates reintegrate into society after release.

  20. What are the consequences of bringing contraband into the jail?
    Introducing contraband, such as drugs, weapons, or cell phones, is a criminal offense and can lead to legal charges, visitation bans, or enhanced security measures within the jail.

  21. Are there special accommodations for disabled inmates at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Yes, jails are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility, sign language interpreters, and medical care.

  22. How do I report an issue or concern about an inmate at Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Family members and advocates can report concerns to jail administration, a prisoner rights organization, or a legal representative. Some jails have grievance procedures inmates can follow if they experience mistreatment.

  23. Can an inmate at Lincoln Co Detention receive religious services or counseling?
    Yes, most jails provide chaplain services, religious counseling, and access to faith-based programs. Some facilities have multi-denominational services or allow clergy members to visit inmates upon request.

  24. What are the disciplinary procedures at Lincoln Co Detention?
    Inmates who violate jail rules may face disciplinary actions such as loss of privileges, placement in solitary confinement, or additional charges. Disciplinary hearings are typically conducted before penalties are imposed.

  25. How do I obtain an inmate’s release records from Lincoln County NE Detention Center (ICE)?
    Release records may be available through the facility’s records department, the sheriff’s office, or the county clerk. Requests may require an application and a processing fee.

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