Merrick County Jail

Merrick County Jail, NE Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 19, 2024

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Location 1821 16th Avenue, Central City, NE, 68826
Official Website http://www.merrickcounty.ne.gov/webpages/sheriff/sheriff.html

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Merrick County County can be found in the Nebraska area. Central City – is the county seat. Merrick County has a total population of 7882 and was formed in 1858.

Merrick County County has a total area of 485 square miles. The zip codes in Merrick County County are 68628, 68663, 68816, 68826, 68827, 68864.

Merrick County Sheriff’s Office:

The Merrick County Sheriff, , is the head law enforcement officer in the Merrick County county. You can reach him by calling 308-946-2345.

Address: 1821 16th Avenue, Central, Nebraska, 68826, 68628, 68663, 68816, 68826, 68827, 68864.

Fax: 308-946-2444

Phone: 308-946-2345

 

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Merrick County Jail is located in Merrick County County, Nebraska state. The specific address of the Merrick County Jail is 1821 16th Avenue, Central City, NE, 68826. The Merrick County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The Merrick County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 308-946-2345, the Merrick County Jail information line, or fax at or fax308-946-2444.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Central City. The justice center houses the Merrick County county sheriff, Central City police department offices, and the Merrick County Jail. The Merrick County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Merrick County Jail. Originally, the Merrick County Jail could house approximately 2342 inmates.

Over the years, the Merrick County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Merrick County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Merrick County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Merrick County Jail has a 151-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Merrick County Jail.

The Merrick County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Merrick County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Merrick County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Merrick County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2010, a mental health unit was established at the Merrick County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Merrick County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Merrick County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Merrick County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Merrick County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Merrick County Sheriffs Office

Address 1821 16th Avenue, Central, Nebraska, 68826
Phone 308-946-2345
Fax 308-946-2444

Merrick County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Merrick County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1821 16th Avenue, Central City, NE, 68826
Facility Type Adult
City Central City
Postal Code 68826
State Nebraska
County Merrick County
Official Website http://www.merrickcounty.ne.gov/webpages/sheriff/sheriff.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Merrick County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Merrick County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Merrick County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Merrick County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Merrick County Jail.

The Merrick County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Merrick County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Merrick County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Merrick County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Central City, Merrick County , NE Overview

Coordinates:
41.11389°N 98.00250°W
Country:
United States
State:
Nebraska
County:
Merrick
Established:
1866
Current name:
1875
Area:
Total:
2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2)
Land:
2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,699 ft (518 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,934
Estimate (2019):
2,874
Density:
1,237.73/sq mi (477.92/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
68826
Area code(s):
308
FIPS code:
31-08535
GNIS feature ID:
0828051

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