Platte County Sheriff's Office
Columbus-Nebraska
Intake and Release Process
Individuals who have been placed under arrest are first transported to the Platte County Detention Facility, which is located at the 1125 E. 17th St, Columbus, Nebraska. Upon arrival, they must complete the following steps:
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Property Intake
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Medical Screening
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Fingerprinting
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Photographing
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Warrants Check
While the staff at the jail is dedicated to ensuring the prompt processing and release of eligible arrestees, the amount of time required to complete this process may be affected by the volume of arrestees being processed simultaneously and/or the availability of information from state and national databases.
First Appearance
All arrestees who do not bond out of jail may appear before a judge within 24 hours after arrest. The judge will inform the arrestee of the charge(s) and, if appropriate, will set a bond amount.
In misdemeanor cases, the judge may accept a guilty plea and release the arrestee on his own recognizance or time served. In felony cases, the judge may raise or lower the bond.
Release of Inmate Property
Inmate property can be released to family or friends after an inmate completes a property release form specifying the intended recipient. Property may only be released when the property form has been signed by the inmate. A government-issued photo ID is required to receive the property.
Inmate Telephone Service
Once an inmate receives his or her housing assignment, he or she can contact family and friends by calling collect from phones in the jail. Family and friends must be willing to accept the charges.
Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls and Detention Center employees are not permitted to deliver personal messages to inmates.
The Platte County Detention Facility now allows inmate communication using CIDNET.
