Platte County Detention Facility

Platte County Detention Facility, NE Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 27, 2024

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Location 1125 East 17th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601
Official Website http://www.megavision.net/pcsher/jail.html

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Platte County County can be found in the Nebraska area. Columbus – is the county seat. Platte County has a total population of 33175 and was formed in 1856.

Platte County County has a total area of 674 square miles. The zip codes in Platte County County are 68601, 68602, 68631, 68634, 68642, 68644, 68647, 68653.

Platte County Sheriff’s Office:

The Platte County Sheriff, Edward J. Wemhoff, is the head law enforcement officer in the Platte County county. You can reach him by calling 402-564-3229.

Address: 2610 14th Street, Columbus, Nebraska, 68601, 68601, 68602, 68631, 68634, 68642, 68644, 68647, 68653.

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Phone: 402-564-3229

 

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Platte County Detention Facility is located in Platte County County, Nebraska state. The specific address of the Platte County Detention Facility is 1125 East 17th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601. The Platte County Detention Facility is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 60,000. The Platte County Detention Facility is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 402-563-4274, the Platte County Detention Facility information line, or fax at or fax402-564-1662.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Columbus. The justice center houses the Platte County county sheriff, Columbus police department offices, and the Platte County Detention Facility. The Platte County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Platte County Detention Facility. Originally, the Platte County Detention Facility could house approximately 2068 inmates.

Over the years, the Platte County Detention Facility has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Platte County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Platte County Detention Facility but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Platte County Detention Facility has a 141-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Platte County Detention Facility.

The Platte County Detention Facility 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 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Platte County Detention Facility is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Platte County Detention Facility, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Platte County Detention Facility has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Platte County Detention Facility. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Platte County Detention Facility inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Platte County Detention Facility inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Platte County Detention Facility inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Platte County Detention Facility where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Platte County Sheriffs Office

Address 2610 14th Street, Columbus, Nebraska, 68601
Phone 402-564-3229
Website website

Platte County Detention Facility — General Information

Facility Name Platte County Detention Facility
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1125 East 17th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601
Capacity 144
Facility Type Adult
City Columbus
Postal Code 68601
State Nebraska
County Platte County
Official Website http://www.megavision.net/pcsher/jail.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Platte County Detention Facility 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 Platte County Detention Facility rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Platte County Detention Facility authorities. You can learn more through the Platte County Detention Facility’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

Columbus, Platte County , NE Overview

Coordinates:
41.43278°N 97.35861°W
Country:
United States
State:
Nebraska
County:
Platte
Township:
Columbus
Area:
Total:
10.80 sq mi (27.98 km2)
Land:
10.54 sq mi (27.29 km2)
Water:
0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation:
1,447 ft (441 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
22,111
Estimate (2019):
23,468
Density:
2,226.78/sq mi (859.80/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
68601-68602
Area code:
402
FIPS code:
31-10110
GNIS feature ID:
0828280
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