Welcome to Douglas County, Nebraska - Department of Corrections
The First Nationally Accredited Jail in Nebraska.
Accreditation History
Medical Department – National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) since March 2005
Main Jail – American Correctional Association (ACA) since August 2008
Community Corrections – American Correctional Association (ACA) since January 2010
Mission Statement
Promote public safety by effectively managing individuals in our custody.
News and Announcements
**Attention**: Changes in Inmate Postal Mail Services
The Douglas County Department of Corrections is changing our mail process to provide electronic mail services. The changes are being made to streamline operations, improve communications, and ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff.
Electronic mail services are a quick and efficient way for inmates to receive letters and photos electronically.
Effective 11/7/2022, inmate postal mail must be sent to the following address:
Smart Communications / Douglas County Department of Corrections
Adam Smith # 123456 (example Inmate)
PO Box 9162
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
Any mail received at the facility after 11/21/2022, will be returned to the sender.
For more information on the new process, please click here.
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Temporary Public Teller Window Hours until further notice 07:00 AM - 08:00PM 7 days per week
DC Corrections Response to COVID-19
The Douglas County Department of Corrections is suspending onsite visitation effective immediately. The Douglas County Department of Corrections welcomes well over 1,500 visitors per week for onsite video visitation, potentially placing our lobby staff and the visitors themselves at risk of infection.
We are no longer taking book donations for our library until further notice.