Nebraska State Penitentiary

  • Male OffendersGender
  • Lincoln, NEJudicial District

Nebraska State Penitentiary is a Mixed security level State Prison located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Nebraska state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1869.

The facility is part of Lincoln, NE judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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Locating an Inmate in Nebraska State Penitentiary

The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Nebraska State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Follow Nebraska State Penitentiary Visiting Rules

For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Nebraska State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 402-471-3161 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Nebraska State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Nebraska State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

USP General Visiting Hours
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WedGeneral Population: 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM 11:50 AM - 2:10 PM 2:40 PM - 5:00 PM Special Management: 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM
ThuGeneral Population: 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM 11:50 AM - 2:10 PM 2:40 PM - 5:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM
FriGeneral Population: 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM 11:50 AM - 2:10 PM 2:40 PM - 5:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM
SatGeneral Population: 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM 11:50 AM - 2:10 PM 2:40 PM - 5:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM
SunGeneral Population: 11:50 AM - 2:10 PM 2:40 PM - 5:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:50 PM Special Management: 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Nebraska State Penitentiary.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 402-471-3161.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Nebraska State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1Inmate Mail 2Freight and non-USPS parcelsStaff Mail

Inmate Name, ID Number Nebraska State Penitentiary P.O. Box 22500 Lincoln, NE 68542-2500

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