Corrections

The Phelps County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of Phelps County Corrections.  Currently the facility houses 51 inmates and is staffed by 16 corrections officers under the direction of Chief Deputy Russ Nedrig and Jail Administrator Lt. Penny Gregg.  The mission of our facility is to provide a safe environment for inmates and staff while delivering detention services and operations necessary for the protection of society.

Phelps County Corrections moved to it's new facility in the Phelps County Justice Center in late December of 2003.  The Justice Center is 25,000 ft²  on three levels added on to the Phelps County Courthouse in 2003.  The Jail is on the main floor with the Phelps County Sheriff's Department and the Nebraska State Patrol on the 2nd floor.

Phelps County Corrections holds those adults, male and female, sentenced to serve less than one year of confinement and also those arrested and awaiting trial or sentencing.  The detention center also holds prisoners for some area counties and cities, the Holdrege Police Department, the Nebraska State Patrol, US Marshals and Immigration & Customs Enforcement.

VISITATION

Males:  Monday    7pm-10pm

              Friday       7pm-10 pm

Females: Tuesday 7pm-9pm

                 Friday    1pm- 3pm

(Visitation will not be held on County Holidays, special arrangements may be made for Sunday visits by calling the facility.)

Visitors are subject to the following rules:

* Visitors must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

* If under eighteen (18) he/she must be accompanied by his/her parent(s) or legal guardian.(proof may be required)

* Visitors must have photo identification with them.

* Visitors must register Visitation is on a first come basis.    

* All visitor must remain in the lobby area once signed in.  

* Funds may be brought in by a visitor, cash or money order only.

* Books may be brought, however they must be donated to the facility.

* No food, drink or smoking will be permitted on County property.          

*Visitors are subject to be searched. Charges will be filed for any attempt to smuggle or introduce Contraband into the Facility     

*Any disruptive behavior including intoxication, use of profanity, or failure to comply with a staff member's instructions by either the inmate or the visitor will    be cause for terminating the visiting session and/or restriction on future visitation.

* Visitors must be properly dressed.  Both adults and children must wear shoes at all times.  No halter tops, no swimsuits, no short shorts.

* All children who are under the age of twelve (12) must be supervised by an adult. Children are expected to sit in the lobby.  Any disruptive behavior such as banging on the lockers or running in and out of the restrooms etc. will result in termination of the visitation session and/or restrictions on future visitation.                                                             

* Any offensive language used in the lobby may result in that individual being restricted from visiting for a period of time.                                                                             

* No personal items are allowed into the visitation area.  Items must be locked in lockers ($0.25 fee) or left in the visitors’ vehicle.       

* Cameras, cell phones and recording devices are prohibited