Lincoln, NE Community Corrections Center - Lincoln View

Community Corrections Center - Lincoln is a state community corrections facility in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, operated by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. It generally houses sentenced state inmates who are in lower-security custody and may be preparing for reentry through work release, education, treatment, or other community-based programming. It is not a typical county jail for newly arrested pretrial detainees. Its role in the justice system is to supervise eligible inmates in a structured setting while supporting transition from prison custody back into the community.

Contact and Location Information

Jail Name: Community Corrections Center - Lincoln
Type: State Prison
Security Level: Minimum
Address: 2720 W Van Dorn St
City: Lincoln
Zip: 68522
Phone: 402-471-0740
Community Corrections Center - Lincoln Contact Details

How to Find an Inmate at Community Corrections Center - Lincoln

Members of the public can use the official inmate search link on this page to look for someone held at the facility. Inmate rosters or search tools typically list identifying details such as the person’s name, booking or admission date, charges or offense information, and current custody status or facility location. Records do not always appear immediately after a person is received because intake and data entry can take several hours. If no result appears, check the spelling, try again later, or contact the facility or the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for confirmation.

FAQs

How do I visit an inmate at Community Corrections Center - Lincoln?

Visits are usually allowed only under facility rules and may require advance approval or scheduling. Check the current visitation schedule, approved visitor process, and conduct rules before going.

What do I need to bring when visiting Community Corrections Center - Lincoln?

Visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult, and all visitors must follow dress code and security rules.

How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?

Inmates generally cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the approved phone system. If video visits are offered, accounts and scheduling are normally handled through the facility’s approved service provider.

How do I send mail to an inmate?

Use the inmate’s full legal name and identification number, if known, and follow the facility’s mailing address and mail rules. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials are not accepted.

How does the commissary work?

Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit method, subject to limits and fees.

How is bail set and how do I post bond at Community Corrections Center - Lincoln?

Bail is set by a court for eligible pretrial cases. People housed here are generally sentenced state inmates, so bond may not apply; contact the court clerk, the arresting agency, or the facility for case-specific instructions.

What happens during the intake process at Community Corrections Center - Lincoln and when will the inmate appear in the system?

During intake, staff verify identity, review custody paperwork, assign housing, and enter the person into the records system. Search results may take several hours to appear, so check again later if the inmate is not listed right away.

Mailing to Community Corrections Center - Lincoln Inmates and Staff

Inmate Visiting Days and Hours

Day of Week Hours
Saturday Housing Units B & E: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Housing Units C & D: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday Housing Units B & E: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Housing Units C & D: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Housing Units B & E: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Housing Units C & D: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Send Money to Community Corrections Center - Lincoln

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Community Corrections Center - Lincoln through approved methods to help them purchase essential items from the commissary.