NDCS - Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)

State Prison

Last Updated: August 23, 2024
Address
3218 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68542
Beds
176
County
Lancaster
Phone
402-471-6343
Email
sarah.nelson@nebraska.gov
Mailing Address
DEC PO Box 22800, Lincoln, NE 68542-2800

RTC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of NDCS - Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)

You can support your loved ones at RTC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 402-471-6343.

Located at 3218 W Van Dorn St in Lincoln, NE, RTC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. RTC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on NDCS - Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

The RTC is a 176-bed maximum custody prison facility responsible for the reception, evaluation, assessment, and classification of all adult males in the state. It serves as the initial institution where inmates are officially assigned a custody status and placed in a permanent facility. DEC conducts ninety-day evaluation assessments for the court. The facility comprises a single building with nine offender housing units, an infirmary, program rooms, a gymnasium, and administrative offices.

The institution, structured as a two-story building, houses nine inmate units and an infirmary, which includes eight licensed hospital beds and a fully staffed initial admission clinic. Administrative offices and the infirmary occupy the upper level, while inmate housing, program areas, custody and case management offices, and the gymnasium are situated on the lower level.

For intake procedures, advance notice including names, dates of birth, and approximate arrival times is required at least 24 hours in advance. Male admissions are managed by calling the DEC admissions office or sending a fax, while female admissions are handled by contacting the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women admissions office or sending a fax. Preferred hours for receiving new commitments are during normal business hours from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, commitments outside of these hours require prior approval from the receiving facility.

Each new commitment must be accompanied by commitment and sentencing orders, specifying the date and commencement of the sentence, the offense(s), felony or misdemeanor classification, sentence length, jail time credit (if any), and whether the sentence is consecutive or concurrent. For drug-related offenses, the type of drug involved should also be noted. Additionally, all known medical and mental health information, including history, current treatment, and medication, must be provided at the time of admission.

Inmate Locator

RTC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

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VISITATION INFORMATION

NDCS utilizes a pre-registration process for visitation in all facilities. All visits must be scheduled at least seven days in advance. To select a time and date for visitation, please click the button above to complete the online form.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Be sure to review the following guidelines:

  • All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list
  • While health screening procedures are no longer necessary, if you are not feeling well, please consider rescheduling your visit
  • Wearing of masks is voluntary.
  • Up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children are allowed at each visit, per inmate
  • If additional adults are attending the same visitation session, you need only complete one registration form. However, be sure to list the full names of all other visitors and include all of the necessary contact information (phone & email) for each person.
  • Children of any age are permitted, when accompanied by at least one adult. Children’s names should also be included on the form.
  • All visitation requests must be submitted at least seven days prior to the selected date
  • Visits may be scheduled up to four weeks from the date of the request
  • Visits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified by email at least three days in advance of your approved visit
  • Be sure to include alternative dates and times for your visit. If your first preference is already filled, staff will try to grant your second or third request
  • If you need to cancel a visit for any reason, notify the facility as soon as possible

*** NOTE: You will want to arrive prior to your scheduled visitation time to allow for processing into the facility.

Questions pertaining to any of the information above can be directed to the facility. Contact information is available on this page.

Facility Visitation Procedures

The link below will take you to visiting procedures that apply to this facility.

Visitors will be subject to all RTC Visiting Procedures

Virtual Visitation Program Protocol

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