Appointed: March 14, 2005
Nebraska Dept of Correctional Services
P.O. Box 94661
Lincoln, NE 68509-4661
(402) 471-2654
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The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is the only secure correctional facility for adult women in the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The facility houses maximum, medium and minimum custody inmates as well as court-ordered evaluators and safe keeper inmates from county jails. The current rated capacity is 275 beds. NCCW has been accredited by the American Correctional Association since 1981.
NCCW began operation in May 1920 through an act of the Nebraska Legislature establishing the “State Reformatory for Women”. The original facility included a two story farmhouse that was used as an inmate dormitory and later as the Superintendent’s residence. Two additional three-story brick dormitory buildings were added in 1924 and 1926, both of which are still in use today as program areas. In 2004 the facility completed the first half of a $15 million capital construction project that included the addition of a 76 bed general population living unit, 48 bed residential substance abuse treatment unit, 15 bed segregation unit, 30 bed special needs unit, dining room and food preparation area, staff offices, central laundry, and a new water tower. The second half of the construction project, completed in 2009, included the remodeling of several program areas including medical services, administrative offices and education.
NCCW acts as the diagnostic and evaluation center for all newly committed female inmates. The first 30 days of the inmates’ incarceration is in an Orientation program which is segregated from the general population. During this program inmates receive medical and mental health evaluations and also learn about the various programming opportunities available to them during their term of incarceration. Each inmate has a personalized classification and programming plan developed to assist her in addressing personal deficiencies. Visiting during the 30 day orientation program is limited to one (1) visit by immediate family members only.
As provided by State Statute, all females sentenced by County or District Courts of the State of Nebraska are received into the system at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. In addition, the institution houses ninety-day evaluators sentenced by the courts for assessment, county safe keepers, interstate transfers, returned parolees and escapees.
NCCW NURSERY LIVING UNIT
Security Levels. Minimum, medium and maximum security levels.
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has a liberal policy for visitation. Generally any family member or friend may visit as long as they do not have a recent criminal conviction, do not have criminal charges pending, are not on the visiting list of another inmate, are not a former employee, or pose any threat to the safety or security of the facility. Each visitation request is individually reviewed. Individuals wishing to visit an inmate at NCCW must first obtain a "Visitor Request Form" (VRF) from the inmate they are requesting to visit. All persons wishing to visit must have their own VRF completed and approved. Minors up to age 19 must also have notarized, written permission from their parent or guardian to visit and must be accompanied by an approved adult. The completed VRF must be returned to NCCW at the address shown on the form. Do NOT send the form to the inmate. It takes 2 - 3 weeks for the document to be processed. Failure to answer all questions or providing false information will likely result in the denial of visitation privileges. The inmate will notify you if you are approved to visit.
All visitors must leave personal property locked in their vehicle. Only $15 in change, photo identification, car keys, and necessary medication may be brought into the facility. All visitors, including children, are subject to a pat search prior to visiting. Occasionally K-9 units, ION scanners and metal detectors are used for searches. Visitors under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be allowed to visit and will be instructed to leave the facility. A list of the rules and regulations for visiting is available from the inmate and may be sent to visitors at the same time as the VRF application. Visiting rules are also posted in the NCCW Visiting Center for review. Failure to follow rules or regulations or any disruptive behavior could result in the termination of the visit and the suspension of visitation privileges. Visitors may arrive for visiting sessions 15 minutes before the start of visiting. Anyone arriving sooner than that will be instructed to leave and return at the proper time. It is against State law to loiter around a prison.
| NCCW Visit Times and Days |
General Population and Substance Abuse Treatment Unit: Thursday evening, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Last name beginning with A – M Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Last name beginning with A – M Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Last name beginning with N – Z Orientation / D&E inmates: Special Management (Disciplinary, Administrative Confinement, Protective Custody, STAR):
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May inmates make or receive telephone calls?
Inmates may not receive “incoming” telephone calls. All calls made by inmates must be “outgoing”. The facility has a computerized “Inmate Calling System” that allows each inmate to select up to 20 telephone numbers that are approved for her telephone list, including cellular phone numbers. She may make collect or debit calls to these approved numbers daily between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:30 PM. Inmates are allowed up to 15 minutes of telephone time per day. All personal calls are monitored and recorded for security reasons. There are restrictions on the type of numbers that may be called. Three way and conferencing calls are not permitted. Inmates may not call staff, volunteers or other correctional facilities.
Legal calls to courts and attorneys are not monitored or recorded. If friends or family members are having trouble receiving calls from the facility they may contact PCS Daily Dial at 1-888-288-9879, (www.PCSDailyDial.com) or their local telephone company.
May money be sent to inmates?
Inmates may receive checks or money orders from family and friends as long as the person sending the money is not a parolee, DCS volunteer, a family member of another inmate or on another inmate’s visiting list. All checks and money orders must contain the sender’s full name (no abbreviations) and complete address (street, city state and zip code). Checks or money orders that do not meet the above requirements will be placed on the inmate’s confiscated account. Cash is not allowed.
What may inmates receive in the mail?
Inmates may receive in the US Mail cards, letters, pictures (no Polaroid’s, non violent, no nudity, no criminal/gang activity depictions), money orders and checks. Magazines and newspapers are allowed but must be prepaid and sent in from the publisher. Personal property, cash, blank stationary, envelopes, stamps and jewelry are items that are not allowed through the mail. Inmates may receive books if they are sent directly to the inmate from a publisher or bookstore with a paid receipt. They may also receive religious books and publications from churches or religious entities.
May inmates be released from prison for family emergencies?
No, an inmate’s sentence is set by the sentencing Judge and by law. The Parole Board has discretion when to parole an inmate but only after they become parole eligible according to law.
What may I bring when I visit an inmate?
Minor children (infants to age 5) may bring one toy that is non-metallic, does not resemble a weapon and has no wheels or removable parts. Stuffed animals, dolls and books are not allowed. Infant necessities allowed include disposable diapers, formula (factory sealed) and clear baby bottles.
Adult visitors may bring $15.00 in coins to purchase vending machine candy and pop. No personal property of any kind may be brought into the facility and given to the inmate.
All visitors are subject to a pat search prior to their visit.
Additional information on visiting and other program issues can be reviewed in the “General Information” section of this DCS website.
0700 to 2200
24 Health Services Coverage
The facility is located on State Spur 93D off of the U. S. Highway #81 bypass on the west edge of York, NE. From Interstate 80 take exit #353, then northbound on U.S. Highway #81. Travel 3.5 miles north to Nebraska State Spur #93D. Turn west onto Spur 93D approximately 1/2 mile. Visitor parking is permitted in the lower parking lot.
Tim Siemek, Assistant Warden/Public Information Officer
1107 Recharge Rd
York, NE 68467-8003
Phone: (402) 362-3317 ext #226
