Platte County, NE Jail and Prison System

Address:	1125 East 17th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
E-mail:	sheriff@plattene.us
Phone:	402-563-4274
Fax:	402-564-1662
Website:	http://www.megavision.net/pcsher/jail.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/Platte-County-Sheriffs-Department-223320637792271/

Platte County NE Detention Facility is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Columbus, Nebraska. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Nebraska state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1922 The facility has a capacity of 144 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Columbus, NE judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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144 Capacity
Columbus, NE Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Platte County NE Detention Facility?

Locating an Inmate in Platte County NE Detention Facility

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Platte County NE Detention Facility is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Platte County NE Detention Facility Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Platte County NE Detention Facility inmate contact the facility directly via 402-563-4274 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Platte County NE Detention Facility County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Platte County NE Detention Facility inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	8am–5pm
Tue	8am–5pm
Wed	8am–5pm
Thu	8am–5pm
Fri	8am–5pm
Sat	—
Sun	—
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Platte County NE Detention Facility.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 402-563-4274. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at sheriff@plattene.us.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.