Niobrara County Detention Center – Lusk, WY

Niobrara County Detention Center is located in Niobrara County, WY and is the main correctional facility for that region. Are you looking for someone at Niobrara County Detention Center? This guide will tell you info about anything a person needs to know about Niobrara County Detention Center: Find out who’s in jail at Niobrara County Detention Center? Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Court information. And everything else.

The thought of going to jail is a daunting and scary prospect, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also that person’s family, friends, and loved ones. This guide is meant to give you all the information that you’ll need to make going to jail a little less stressful. If you have specific questions, just ask them, and please leave any comments or feedback that might help other people in the same situation is welcome.

Do you know someone that has gone to jail and need to locate them?

Has somebody who has been arrested and you don’t know how to find them?

To look up who is in jail at Niobrara County Detention Center you will need to click on their web site and perform an inmate lookup.

The Niobrara County Detention Center Inmate Lookup is an online list of persons currently in custody, which includes status, bail amount (if applicable), and visiting schedule. You can also find info on anybody booked or discharged within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You can get the information fast if you have your friend or family member’s first and last name, birth date, or arrest number.

If the person you are looking for is at another jail you should look here: Other Jails in Wyoming

A mugshot, also known as a jail processing picture, is the photo taken by the police when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually two photos one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and jail booking number will appear on the photos, and they are stored.

Mugshots are on the website, or you can see them at the Niobrara County Detention Center. When viewing mugshots online you need to put in the prisoner’s name, and the arrest date, if you know it.

Are you trying to get your mugshot removed from the Niobrara County Detention Center site? This may not be possible, since the mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot taken down you need to file a Petition to Expunge in court. This means that your arrest record will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For more information about getting your mugshot removed, the different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal services: Mugshot Removal

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Once you are incarcerated, your primary thought is about getting out. After booking, your bail amount is determined using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If no bail is set this may mean that you will either be released on your ‘own recognizance’ until your court date, or you are kept in jail until your court date.

If you do bail out you will have to agree to be there for your court date, and in the meantime you won’t be permitted to leave the area.

Typically, inmates in the Niobrara County Detention Center can earn an early release in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and area a good inmate while in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you may be allowed to do work release. You will either have to go back to jail every day when you’re finished working, or you could get to move to a halfway house instead of jail.

Bail is how much money that you will be required to pay to be released from jail until you go to court. Your bail amount depends on the seriousness of your charges. You will have to put up 10 percent of the total amount that was determined before you can be released. If you fail to show up for your court date, whoever posted your bail won’t get their money back.

To find out someone’s bail amount you have to call the Niobrara County Detention Center. If you’ve got the person’s information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know what their bail is set at. Also, you can see the bail amount on the jail website.

Bailing out of jail is no fun, but most of the time, its simple to do if you have the money. First of all, you need to find out if their bail is a Cash Only Bond situation. If it is, you can’t get a bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail can’t take checks. Once you have paid the bond, the prisoner will be released to your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get the bail money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you just can’t afford it, you should use a bail bondsman. Bondsmen generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and usually charge a minimum fee of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman will not be returned to you and the bondsman only accepts cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bondsman might ask to use assets as collateral.

To talk to a local bail bondsman click here: Find a bail bondsman at Niobrara County Detention Center

Have you ever had to use a Bail Bondsman because you or someone you know got arrested? If you have, leave a comment below and tell your story, and let us know how things turned out.

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

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The intake procedure is made up of each of these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, it will take a while to get processed.
• First, will answer a bunch of questions, such as your full legal name, address, birth date and a contact person.
• You will also be asked about your medical and psychological history.
• You’ll be given an inmate number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will have a front and profile photo taken for your mugshot.
• All personal property will be taken from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• You will then be allowed to use the phone in order to talk to family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you will be allowed to wear your own clothes, if not you will be issued a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

Have you ever been booked into jail? If you have, please share your experience. How long did it take to get through intake? What was your treatment like? Can you share any tips that might help other people that get arrested get through the process?

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get released from jail. Getting discharged from jail will take anywhere from 30 minutes to quite a few hours. So, the faster you can post bail, the faster you can get out of jail. Also, it can depend on whether or not you’ve got a cash bond amount or if a judge has to determine the bail amount. For lesser charges, you will simply be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have served your sentence and are given a discharge date, you should expect to get released anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

If the sheriff has a, or if you need to start a jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the law and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. For a warrant, go down to the jail, and let them know that you think there is a warrant for your arrest. They will do a record check, and if they verify that there is a warrant for your arrest, they will ask that you surrender yourself and you will be taken into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, go to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order requires you to. Be sure that you are not late. Only bring required items when you go to jail, for example a driver’s license or ID, prescription medication, and the sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates must provide information about each visitor to the jail in advance. This information will be put into a log of visitors as an approved visitor. Each visitor will have to provide acceptable photo identification. Any visitors that arrives for visitation late or that is not an approved visitor will not be able to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies can change, so make sure that you double-check the official site before you visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. These phone calls are usually pricier 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 there are a limited number of phones, so all the inmates must share phone time. If you are under any sort of disciplinary procedure, phone privileges might get reduced or forbidden.

The Niobrara County Detention Center phone number is: 307-334-2240

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be mailed using US Postal Service. You must not use any other form of mail or package delivery. You have to print the name, inmate ID, and jail address on the envelope. Do not mail a box, padded envelope, bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail sent to inmates is opened and read and examined by the staff, and will get sent back to the person who mailed it if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Niobrara County Detention Center is:

Niobrara County Detention Center
416 South Elm Street
Lusk, WY 82225

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Niobrara County Detention Center
416 South Elm Street
Lusk, WY 82225

The Niobrara County Detention Center inmate mail policy changes often, so you should check the site before you send a letter.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you still have rights, the first of which is that you have the right to request an attorney. You don’t get to make many phone calls when you get arrested, so you would be wise to have a friend or relative find a lawyer when you call. You might be asking yourself ‘but do I really need an attorney’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal attorney can advise you of your rights, help protect your interests and help you find your way through the court system in Niobrara County. The quicker you get a lawyer involved with your situation, the better your chances.

For more info on how to find an attorney, click: How to Find an Attorney

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire a lawyer, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. Also, the Public Defender’s Office is staffed by independent investigators, forensics experts as well as case workers. All Public Defenders are full-fledged lawyers, admitted to the Wyoming State Bar Association and are legally licensed to practice law in Wyoming.

Have you or someone you know had to use the services of a Public Defender? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?

Court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. They are comprised of a court case file containing a docket sheet and all motions, documents, and evidence filed during your court case. You can access the records and documents in your court case using the website, or at the Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court is a member of the court who maintains court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath when court is in session, and also read the jury’s verdict. All court records from your court case are available at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court fees are the charges and fees associated with your court case, which include filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you cannot afford these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you may not have to pay the fees.

The Niobrara County magistrate is the judge who presides over your case in court. Magistrate judges do a number of different things, such as setting bail amounts, issuing arrest warrants, and presiding over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention hearings.

Your pre-sentencing report is completed with information about the arrestee’s background and details of the arrestee’s life and history, which the magistrate will take into account when determining your sentence. Information will be collected from the defendant, the defendant’s family, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Don’t forget you are allowed to ask to receive a copy of your pre-sentencing report before you are sentenced, so you can go over it and correct any mistakes in it.

If you get convicted of a crime during your trial, you will be given a sentence for your crime. There are several different options for sentencing, including community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on sentencing guidelines and the severity of your crime, you could be taken into custody immediately, or given a date that you are supposed to surrender and report to jail to do your time.

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Want to find out if some you know is incarcerated, or has been an inmate in the past?

To do so, you should query the jail’s website, and search by:

• The inmate’s name.
• Date of birth.
• Their approximate booking date.
• and their jail ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant, you can check arrest warrants on the website or you can call the jail. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and inquire at the information desk. You should know that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the jail, by phone, in person, or check online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and this is accessible by the public.

Civil processes are when you get served with legal papers, such as court orders. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Niobrara County Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All registered sex offenders have to be registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to view this information online, but you should know that you will not be able to find the actual address, just the block they live on.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. These records include a case file that contains a court docket and any of the filings and documents filed in the court case. You are able to access your court records on the internet, or at the Niobrara County Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each and every state maintains a record of their state citizen’s criminal past. These online databases are all connected so you can track criminal backgrounds from any other state. You are able to go to courthouse and make an inquiry, or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a totally different state, you might have to pay for a more complete search.

A criminal records search you will be able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for these crimes:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Theft.

When you do a criminal history search, in most cases won’t learn if someone has had any moving violations, like:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Any accidents.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for driving histories, you will have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever had to look for criminal records online? How hard was it? Did you search online or did you call the local courthouse? Did you get information that was correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks look up criminal records, and your feedback could make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Niobrara County, the Sheriff maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in Niobrara County Detention Center is very scary, eventually you will settle into the routine that is set for you. You will get an alarm for wake-up at 6:00am, and then you’ll have roll call. Then you will have breakfast. Following breakfast participate in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. 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 Niobrara County Detention Center, 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 Niobrara County Detention Center 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 process for sending funds to someone in jail at Niobrara County Detention Center changes, so it would be best to double check the official Niobrara County Detention Center site when you send any funds.


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

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Niobrara County Detention Center

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Niobrara County Detention Center, 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 Niobrara County Detention Center

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to 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:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims 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 spent any time at this jail? Do you have a family member or friend there? Have you ever visited someone there?

If so, then we would like you to leave a comment below about it. Write about your jail experience because other people can find out what to expect.

What to write in your comment:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail, yard and pod facility and layout
• Staff and guards
• Commissary and food
• Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Inmate safety
• Jail gangs
• Prisoner programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has some stories to tell about the whole experience. How’d you end up in jail? Did you experience fair treatment? How was life in jail? What about the other inmates? How did it affect you to go to jail?

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