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Updated on: December 12, 2022

The first step to conducting a Nebraska inmate search is gathering information about the inmate you are searching for. The information will help make the search easier and fast. At a minimum, you must have the inmate's first and last name. Additional information, such as the inmate's nickname, race, gender, date of birth, and physical description, might also help locate the inmate. If you do not have the inmate's name, you will likely have a more challenging time finding them. However, the additional information might help narrow down the search.

The second step is finding out what facility is housing the inmate. In Nebraska, inmates are housed in state or county facilities. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has jurisdiction over nine state facilities. County sheriffs manage county jails. Nebraska has 63 jails distributed among 93 counties. County jails house inmates with short sentences of less than a year, while state prisons house inmates with long sentences of more than one year.

According to the Freedom of Information Act, inmate records are available to the public upon request. Use these techniques to look up inmates in Nebraska:

How to Conduct an Inmate Search State Prison?

If an inmate is incarcerated in a state prison, you conduct an inmate search online or by calling the DOC's information line. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' information line is (402) 471-2654. However, this method is only helpful during regular business hours. When the DOC'S information line is down, an online search is the best backup option.

The most reliable place to do an online search is the DOC's website. The website provides information on an offender search function on its homepage. The search function has two fields. One uses the inmate's DOC number, and the second uses the inmate's name. The number search provides accurate results. However, if the inmate's number is unknown, you can use their name or a partial name. The name search shows a list of inmates with the same name. To filter the results, use the mugshot images to identify the specific inmate. Additional information from the search includes the inmate's name, aliases, age, gender, date of birth, race, offense, and release date.

How to Conduct an Inmate Search in County Jails?

If the inmate you are searching for is in a county jail, focus your search on the county sheriff's office or the county court clerk. The county sheriffs maintain county jails in Nebraska. Contact the county sheriff's office where the inmate is being held and request the information. Alternatively, do an internet search on the county sheriff's website. Most counties provide inmate information online. If the sheriff's website does not have the information, use a third-party website to search for the inmate. Third-party sites are privately owned and might charge a fee for the services.

The county court clerk's office can also help locate an inmate. The clerk keeps court, arrest, warrant, and jail records of all inmates who have gone through the county justice system. Contact the court clerk and request access to the information. 

How to Conduct an Inmate Search Using VINELINK?

VINELINK is a notification service that provides the most reliable information about the custody status of inmates and their case information. VINE allows its member to receive a timely notification via text or email on any change in the inmate's status. The changes may include inmate transfer, release, escape, or death. To access the vine notification service, visit www.vinelink.com and follow the instructions on registering. 

Basic information

Department Name
Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services
Location P.O. Box
P.O. Box #94661 Lincoln, NE 68509-4661
Phone Number
(402) 471-2654
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