Nebraska Inmate Directory

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The State of Nebraska has 63 Jails across 93 Counties which includes Douglas County, Lancaster County, Sarpy County, Hall County, Buffalo County and others.

Nebraska, nicknamed “The Cornhusker State,” is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. Its capital city is Lincoln, known for its historic university and state capitol building. As of 2023, Nebraska’s population is estimated to be around 1.9 million..

  • Capital City: Lincoln
  • Population: As of 2023, Nebraska’s population is estimated to be around 1.9 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) manages the state’s prison system, which includes a network of facilities:
    • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP): Located in Lincoln, this is the highest-security prison in Nebraska, housing adult male offenders with long sentences.
    • Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs. Locations include Lincoln and Omaha.
    • Work Ethic Camps (WECs): These minimum-security facilities house non-violent offenders who participate in work programs throughout the state.
    • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC): This facility in Lincoln serves as a processing and classification center for newly sentenced inmates
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2022, Nebraska’s prison population was approximately 8,400 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 440 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Probation Population: Similar to many states, the exact number of individuals on probation in Nebraska fluctuates. Estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population, exceeding 20,000 as of 2022.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Nebraska’s violent crime rate falls below the national average. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data, the state has a lower violent crime rate compared to the national average. Property crime rates tend to be closer to the national average.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services website offers a user-friendly inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or NDCS identification number.

Nebraska Department of Correction

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