Frontier County Jail – Curtis, NE

Frontier County Jail is in Frontier County, Nebraska and is the correctional facility for this region. Do you know someone incarcerated at Frontier County Jail? This page will tell you about everything you might want to know about Frontier County Jail,like the following: Find an inmate at Frontier County Jail. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information and records. And lots more.

The chance of going to jail is a daunting and scary idea, not only for whoever gets arrested, but also their family and friends. This guide is meant to give you all the information that you need to make getting locked up a little less stressful. If you have a question, feel free to ask them, and any tips or comments that could be a benefit to other people in the same situation is much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that is locked up and need to find out where they are?

Has somebody that’s been arrested and you don’t know how to locate them?

To find out who is in jail at Frontier County Jail you should go to their link and use the inmate search.

The Frontier County Jail Inmate Lookup has information on people who are in jail, including custody status, how much their bail is, and visiting schedule. Also, you are able to get info for anyone arrested and booked or discharged in the last 24 hours. Prisoners are listed alphabetically by last name. You can find their arrest information more quickly if you’ve got the arrestee’s first and last name, birth date, or arrest number.

If the inmate you are looking for could possibly be at another county jail you should check the other Nebraska county jails in our Nebraska County Jail Guide: Nebraska County Jails Listing

A mugshot, also known as a jail intake photograph, is the picture that the police take when you get processed at jail intake. A mugshot is make of one face photo and a side picture. Your full name and intake number will be in the photos, and they’re kept on file.

Mugshots of people who have been arrested can be found on the website, or you can see them at the Frontier County Jail. When viewing online you need to input their full name, and an arrest date, if you know it.

Do you want to get your mugshot taken off of the Frontier County Jail website? This is difficult, because your mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot removed you will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. This means that your arrest record will be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about removing your mugshot, the various mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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Of course, if you are incarcerated, your only thought is about getting out. After booking, bail will be set either by bail schedule or magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this may mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you don’t get released while you wait for your court date.

If you are released you will have to promise to be there for your court date, and until then you are not permitted to leave the area.

Usually, prisoners at Frontier County Jail are given early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and area a good inmate while they’re in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you might be allowed to do work release. Either you will have to stay jail each day after work, or you might get to move into a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is the amount of money that you will be required to pay to be released from jail pending trial. The amount you have to pay is determined by the crime you are charged with. Someone will have to pay to the courts ten percent of the total that was set before you can bail out of jail. If you fail to show up for court, that person will lose that money.

You must call the jail or the county courthouse. If you have all the pertinent information, like name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you the bail amount. Also, you can see the bail amount on the Frontier County Jail site.

Having to bail a friend or family member out of jail is never a fun thing, but in some cases, its easy if you have the money. To start with, you have to find out if they have a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If it is, you can’t use the services of a bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail can’t accept a personal check. As soon as you’ve paid the bail bond, the inmate will be released into your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get your money back.

If their bail has been set too high, of if you can’t pay it, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. Bondsmen will generally charge a fee of 10-15% of the bail amount, and usually charge a minimum fee of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman will not be returned to you and must be paid in cash. If the bail is exceptionally high, the bail bondsman will in most cases ask to use assets as collateral.

If you need a bail bondsman visit our page about: How to find a bail bondsman

Have you ever had to find a Bail Bondsman to bail someone out of jail? If so, post a comment below and tell about it, and let us know how things turned out.

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• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The intake process includes these steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you may not be processed immediately.
• The first step is that you will answer a number of questions, such as what is your full name, home address, date of birth and an emergency contact.
• Also, you will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any personal property you have will be taken from you and stored until you get released from jail.
• You will then be allowed to make a telephone call in order to talk to a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you might get to keep wearing street clothes, otherwise you will have to change into a jail uniform.

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When you pay your bail, you will be allowed to leave jail. The discharge process may take between 15 minutes to quite a few hours. In other words the faster bail is posted, the quicker you will get let go. Also, how fast you get released might depend on whether you’ve been given a cash bond or if a magistrate has to decide on your bail amount. For minor charges, you will get booked and get released without having to post bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and know the date of your release, you should expect to get released anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

In the event there is a, or if you must begin your jail sentence, you should follow the rules and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. If it is for a warrant, go to the jail intake center, and tell an officer that you think they might have a warrant out for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if they find one, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, go to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Make sure that you are not late. Be sure to only bring necessary items when you go to jail, like your driver’s license or even ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, and a copy of the sentencing order.

To have visitors, you have to list information about each visitor to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitors will be entered in the visitors log as an Authorized visit. Each and every visitor will be required to provide proof of identification. Any visitors showing up late or without a visiting order will be turned away.
The Frontier County Jail visitation procedures frequently change, so visit the jail site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made at home. There are certain restrictions about when and how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the rules and are disciplined, your ability to use the phone might get reduced or forbidden.

Phone Number: 308-367-4411

Any mail that you send to an inmate must be mailed using the actual US Postal Service. You can’t use any other method of mail delivery. You have to clearly write or type the person’s name, prisoner number, and the jail address on the letter that you send. Don’t mail anything in a box, padded envelope, bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail sent to inmates will be opened and read and inspected by the staff, and the mail will be sent back to the person who mailed it if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Frontier County Jail, use this address:

Frontier County Jail
308 Center Ave.
Curtis, NE 69025

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Frontier County Jail
308 Center Ave.
Curtis, NE 69025

The Frontier County Jail mail policy can change, so be sure to double check the the Frontier County Jail website before you send a letter to an inmate.

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When you’ve been arrested, you should know you still have rights, one of these is that you have the right to request a lawyer. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so it is a good idea to ask a friend or family member to find an attorney when you call them. You may be thinking ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, an attorney will advise you about your rights, help protect your interests and show you the way through the legal system. The sooner you get an attorney working on your case, the better.

For more info on how to find a lawyer, go to: Find an Attorney

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will get a public defender. Also, the Public Defender has a number of staff such as investigators, experts in forensics and social case workers. All Public Defenders are actual attorneys who are members of the State Bar and are fully licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

All court records are public records and are available upon request. They are comprised of a case file containing a sheet called a docket sheet and each of the documents and motions that have been filed in your case. You have the ability to access court records via the website, or at the Clerk of Court’s office where the case was filed.

A Clerk of Court is an official part of the court that maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records, documents, and evidence from your case are kept and available to you at the office of the Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are the costs associated with your court case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you are low income and have been assigned a Public Defender, you may get out of having to pay them.

The magistrate is the type of judge who presides on your case in court. Magistrates do different tasks, which include determining how much your bail will be, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over initial court appearances and detention proceedings.

Your pre-sentencing report is completed to include information about the defendant’s background and as much detail about the arrestee’s life and history, which the judge will review and take into account when deciding on the sentence. Information will be solicited from the person on trial, the defendant’s family, and, if applicable, the victim of the crime. Remember you are allowed to request to receive your own copy of this report prior to sentencing, so you get the chance to review it for accuracy and completeness, and correct any mistakes.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are a number of different options, ranging from community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you may be taken into custody immediately, or you might be given a date to surrender and report to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated, or has been an inmate in the past?

To do this, you will have to visit the jail’s website, and search by:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Approximate booking date.
• and their inmate ID.

If you think that they are currently in jail, you should call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you believe you have an outstanding warrant, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants inquiry on the Frontier County jail website or you are able to call the court directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask the officer in charge. Keep in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and their arrest date, contact the Frontier County jail, either by phone, in person, or look online. Arrest records are public record and these records are accessible by the public.

A Civil Process is when you are served with legal papers, which can be warrants. You can find these civil process orders by going to the Frontier County Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders are listed and registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You are able to view this information on the internet, but keep in mind that you won’t see the precise address, but only the block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records. Court Records include a court case file that includes a court docket and all of the documents filed in the court case. You are able to access your court records on their website, or at the Frontier County Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of someone’s criminal history. These databases are connected so you can track criminal convictions from any other state. Go to county courthouse and check in person or you can check the website. It is helpful to know the county the crime was committed in, and if it was in a different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

A criminal records search you will get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for these crimes:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

But, when you do a criminal records check, in most cases won’t be able to find out if that person has had any:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get this information, you have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever had to search for criminal records of someone you know? Was it an easy process? Did you do your search online or did you call the Frontier County courthouse? Was the information correct? There are lots of reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your comments may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI has their list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Frontier County,The Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that spending time in the Frontier County jail is quite unpleasant, you will soon become accustomed to the daily routine there. Prisoners get a wake-up alarm at about 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. Then you will eat breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast participate in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Frontier County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Frontier County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending money to someone in jail changes, so it would be best to check the official website when you send funds to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Frontier County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Frontier County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Frontier County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated in this jail? Do you know someone that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this jail?

If so, then please leave a comment below about it. Tell us about your jail experience so others will know what to expect.

What to put in your review:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Gang activity
• Activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anybody that’s ever been locked up has at least one story to tell about it. Why were you locked up? Did you experience fair treatment? How was life in jail? Tell us about the other inmates. Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Do you need to find out how to get in touch with someone you met in jail? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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