Thomas County Jail – Thedford, NE

Thomas County Jail is in Thomas County, Nebraska and is the primary jail for that county. Looking for somebody in jail at Thomas County Jail? This site will tell you all about anything a person needs to know about Thomas County Jailsuch as the following: Find out who’s in jail at Thomas County Jail? Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s phone number and address. Bailing out of jail. Intake procedures. Court information and records. And more…

The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary situation, not only for whoever goes to jail, but also that person’s friends and family. This guide is meant to give you information that you’ll need to make getting locked up less stressful. If you have specific questions, just ask it in the comment section below, and any feedback or comments that could be a benefit to others is appreciated.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that has gone to jail and need to find out where they are?

Do you know someone that’s been arrested and you want to find out what jail they’re in?

To search who is in jail at Thomas County Jail you will have to click on their link and do an inmate lookup.

The Thomas County Jail Inmate Lookup is a list of persons who have been arrested, including status, how much their bail is, and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you can get info on anybody arrested and processed or released within the last 24 hours. Inmates are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to find their arrest information more quickly if you have your friend or family member’s full name, birth date, or arrest number.

If your friend or family member might be at a different jail you will want to check our Nebraska county jail guide: Nebraska County Jails Listing

A mugshot, also known as a jail booking photograph, is a photo taken by the police when you get processed at jail intake. They take one and one profile photo. Your name and jail booking number will be in the mugshot, and they are stored at the jail.

Mugshots are on the website, or you can see them in person at the Thomas County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you need to input the name, and the booking date.

Trying to figure out how to get your mugshot taken off of the Thomas County Jail website? This is difficult, as the mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you have to file a Petition to Expunge with the court. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, and will not be accessible. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot removed, the various websites with mugshots, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Once you’re in jail, your only thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, a bail amount is decided by a special judge called a magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you don’t get released while you wait for your court date.

If you do bail out of jail you are required to agree to show up for court, and until that date you can’t leave town.

In most cases, prisoners can earn time off in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and act right while locked up.

If you follow the rules, you might be allowed to do work release. Either you will have to stay the jail at the end of the day when you’re finished working, or you might be permitted to move into a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Your bail is how much money that you have to pay to the court system in order to be released from jail until your court date. The amount you will have to pay all depends on the crime you’ve been charged with. You will have to put up 10% of the amount that was determined in order to be released from jail. If you don’t go to your scheduled court date, whoever put up your bail money will lose that bail money.

To find out someone’s bail amount you will have to call the jail or the county courthouse. If you have all the person’s information, such as name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you what their bail is set at. You can also find out how much their bail is online.

Having to get someone out of jail is never fun, but most of the time, it’s easy if you have the money. First of all, you have to find out if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only”. If this is the case, you will not be able to use the services of a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail will not accept checks. As soon as you’ve paid the bail bond, the inmate will be discharged. If the conditions of bail are not violated, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you can’t afford it yourself, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen will usually charge you a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set, and sometimes with a minimum fee of $100. This is non-refundable and is typically cash only. If bail is very large, the bondsman will usually request to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

To talk to a bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman

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

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The jail intake process is made up of these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• First, must answer some questions, like your legal name, home address, birthdate and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your medical and psychological history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have a front and profile photo taken for your mugshot.
• All of your personal property will be taken from you and stored until you get released.
• You will get to use the phone to contact a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might get to wear your street clothes, if not you will have to change into a jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through the jail intake procedure? If you have, you should share your experience. How long did you have to wait in the holding cell? Were you treated fairly? Do you have any tips that might help other people make it through jail processing?

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When you post bail, you will be discharged from jail. This process will take anywhere from 30 minutes to hours or even all day long. So, the faster you can pay your bail, the sooner you will get out of jail. Also, it might depend on whether you have a cash bond or if the magistrate must determine your bail amount. For a minor charge, you will simply be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and have a release date, expect to be discharged anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

In the event there is a, or if you have to report to start a sentence, it is highly recommended that you do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. If you have a warrant, report to the jail processing area, and tell the intake officer that you think there is a warrant 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 have a jail sentence to serve, go to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order lists. Make sure that you get don’t get there late, or they may decide to arrest you. Make sure that you only bring things that are allowed when you turn yourself in, like a driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the copy of the sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates need to provide information about each visitor to the jail in advance of any visit. Your visitor’s names will go into a Visiting log for the inmate. All visitors will have to provide acceptable photo identification when visiting an inmate. Anyone that gets to visitation or without a visiting order will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies frequently change, so it would be wise to review the official site before you go to the jail to visit.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. There is no limit to when and how often you can use the phone, but bear in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you are under any sort of disciplinary procedure, phone privileges might get cut back or forbidden.

The Thomas County Jail phone number is: 308-645-2221

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be sent using the US Postal Service. You can’t use any other type of mail delivery. You must write or type the name, inmate number, and jail address on the outside of the letter that you send. Don’t mail a package, envelope with padding, bag, or an envelope with metal inside. All mail received by the jail will be opened and inspected and read by staff, and the mail will get sent back to the person who mailed it if deemed inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Thomas County Jail:

Thomas County Jail
503 Main St
Thedford, NE 69166

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Thomas County Jail
503 Main St
Thedford, NE 69166

The mail policy changes, so be sure to double check the official website when you send a letter.

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If you have been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, one of these is that you have the right to request a lawyer. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so make sure to ask a friend or family member to locate an attorney for you. You might be thinking ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal defense lawyer will advise you about your rights, look after your best interests and show you the way through the complicated legal system. The faster you get an attorney working on your situation, the better.

For more information on this subject, read our guide: How to Find an Attorney in Thomas County

If you need an attorney, but can’t afford an attorney, you will get a public defender. In addition, the Public Defender Office is staffed by private investigators, forensics experts as well as case workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are actual lawyers that are admitted to the State Bar and are completely licensed to handle your case.

Have you or someone you know had to use a Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

Court records are a matter of public record. They have a file containing a sheet called a docket sheet and all documents and motions in your case. You can access your court records with the website, or by going to the Clerk of Court’s office.

A Clerk of Court is an official part of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All records and documents associated with your case are kept at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court costs and court fees are the charges from your case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you cannot afford these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you will not be responsible for these fees.

The Thomas County magistrate is the person that presides over your case. They do different tasks, such as determining how much your bail will be, writing arrest warrants, and presiding over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is completed with your background information and as much detail about the arrestee’s life, which the judge will take into consideration when deciding on the sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be gathered from the person on trial, his or her family members, and if necessary the victim in the crime. Be sure to remember that you can request to see a copy of the report before sentencing, so you have the opportunity to correct the mistakes.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are several different options for sentencing, ranging from community service to probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you will either be taken into custody immediately, or you could receive a date that you must report to jail to serve your term.

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Do you need to find out if somebody you know is locked up, or has ever been locked up?

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

• Their name.
• Birthdate.
• Their approximate booking date.
• or jail ID.

If you think this person is in jail, you can also call the jail to find out.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant, you are able to check the arrest warrants inquiry on the website or you are able to call the jail. This requires a first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. Bear in mind that if there is a 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 Thomas County jail, either by phone, go there in person, or look online. An arrest is public record and the information is accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when someone has been served with papers, like a court order. You can access civil process orders by contacting the Thomas County Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All convicted sex offenders have to be registered and listed on a sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex crime. You can access these listings on the internet, but you should know that you will not see the exact address, but rather the neighborhood block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. Court Records include a case file that includes a court docket and all documents filed in the case. You can access the court records via the internet service ‘Public Access to Court Electronic Records’, or at the Thomas County Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed.

Each state maintains a record of a person’s criminal history. These online databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal histories from another state. You are able to go to the county courthouse and check in person or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county, and if it was in a completely different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

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

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

If you do a criminal records check, in most cases won’t be able to see if that person had:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Accidents.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this kind of information, you must do a driving history search.

Have you ever had to look for criminal records online? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to make a phone call to the Thomas County courthouse? Was the information you received correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks search for criminal backgrounds and records, and your feedback may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Thomas County, the Sheriff has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that being incarcerated in Thomas County Jail is no fun, eventually you will get accustomed to the daily routine. You will get an alarm to wake up at 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will have to work 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 Thomas 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 Thomas 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 procedure to send funds to Thomas County Jail inmates is always changing, so we suggest that you double check the official website before you send funds to an inmate there.


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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Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Thomas County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Thomas 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 Thomas 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 locked up in this jail? Do you have a friend or family member that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate at Thomas County Jail?

If you have, then please tell us about it. Tell us about your jail experience because other people can learn what to expect.

Things you can put in what you write:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Guards and jail staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Jail gangs
• Prisoner programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has at least one story to tell about it. Why were you locked up? Were you mistreated? How was life in jail? What about the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

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