Inmate Search 🔍 | Merrick County Jail

Merrick County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Merrick, NE. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Merrick County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Merrick County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

1821 16th Avenue
Central City, Nebraska 68826

Fax Number

308-946-2444

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Merrick County Jail?

Merrick County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Merrick County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Central City police department at 308-946-2345 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Merrick County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Nebraska inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Nebraska.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Merrick County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 308-946-2345.

Merrick County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.