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Douglas County NE Detention Center (ICE) Visitation Center

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Last Updated: April 30,2024


Visitation Hours

Douglas County NE Detention Center (ICE) - Visitation

Times and days are subject to change without notice

  • Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 3:30 pm
  • All federal holidays

This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 402-444-7400 for more information, alerts, or scheduling changes.

General Visitation Information

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:

DAY VISITATION TIME Monday — Friday

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

Saturday & Sunday

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.

Visiting Inmates at Douglas County NE Detention Center (ICE)

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Omaha NE location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Douglas Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.

Visitation Rules

County - Rules by type

The Douglas County NE Detention Center (ICE), located in Omaha, NE, plays a crucial role in facilitating successful offender reintegration into the community, a cornerstone of effective crime control strategies. With a focus on rehabilitation and community engagement, the center aims to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into society. However, this process is governed by a multitude of rules and regulations that visitors must adhere to, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.

Visitors to the prison must navigate a complex set of guidelines regarding identification, conduct, and the items they can bring during visits. These rules are in place to maintain order within the facility and to protect both visitors and inmates. For example, visitors are required to present proper forms of identification upon arrival, such as a driver's license or government-issued ID card. This helps to verify their identity and ensure that they are authorized to visit the inmate.

Furthermore, visitors must adhere to strict rules regarding their conduct while inside the facility. Disruptive behavior, the use of loud or obscene language, or engaging in any form of sexual behavior can result in the termination of the visit and may lead to further consequences. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing certain items into the visiting room, including cell phones, cameras, and weapons. These restrictions help to maintain the safety and security of the facility and prevent any unauthorized items from entering the prison.

In addition to these general rules, there are specific guidelines that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with children must ensure that they are supervised at all times and that they do not engage in any inappropriate behavior while inside the facility. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Another important aspect of visiting a prison is understanding the limitations and restrictions that may apply to certain individuals. For example, individuals who have previously been incarcerated, are currently under probation or parole supervision, or are victims of the inmate are typically not permitted to visit. Likewise, individuals who have had their visiting privileges suspended or who have an active protection from abuse (PFA) order against them are also prohibited from visiting the inmate.

Despite these restrictions, there are procedures in place for individuals who wish to visit an inmate but are not permitted under normal circumstances. Inmates can initiate a request to have a prohibited visitor added to their visiting list, and a recommendation from the inmate's unit team may allow the visitor to be approved by the facility manager or designee. However, reinstatement of visiting privileges is not guaranteed, and individuals whose visiting privileges have been suspended must write to the appropriate facility manager seeking reinstatement.

Upon arrival at the prison, visitors are subject to a thorough screening process to ensure that they do not bring any contraband into the facility. This includes a search of their person, their belongings, and their vehicle. Visitors must also pass through a metal detector and may be subject to additional screening measures, such as drug screenings conducted by dogs or special devices. Failure to pass these screenings can result in the denial of the visit and may lead to further consequences.

Once inside the visiting room, visitors must continue to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the prison. This includes refraining from conversing with other inmates or their guests, as well as following any specific instructions given by the visiting room officers. Visitors are also responsible for keeping control of their children and ensuring that they do not engage in any disruptive behavior.

In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific rules that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with infants must adhere to guidelines regarding the types and amounts of baby items they can bring into the visiting room. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Overall, visiting a prison requires careful adherence to a complex set of rules and regulations designed to maintain order and security within the facility. By understanding and following these guidelines, visitors can help to ensure a safe and positive experience for themselves, the inmates, and the staff.