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Community Corrections Center–Lincoln

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (531) 500-5355 Info last verified: June 2026

Nebraska's larger community corrections center, in Lincoln — the only one that houses women — where people at the lowest custody level live while on work or educational release.

Statewide rules that apply at every Nebraska state prison

These rules are set by NDCS and apply at every unit. The full list — including all permitted and prohibited items and the approval process — is in Visiting in Nebraska.

Dress code

Open-toe shoes are allowed, but footwear must be in good repair and worn at all times.
Undergarments are required — for women, one bra and one pair of underwear; for men, one pair of underwear — and no multiple layers.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must reach at or below the knee when standing; shirts and dresses must cover the shoulders, with no visible cleavage and no low-cut back.
No tight, see-through, or revealing clothing, and nothing with profane or offensive words or images.
You may not wear khaki pants and a khaki shirt at the same time — that resembles what incarcerated people wear.
No hats, headbands, hoods, or outerwear (clergy may wear religious headwear), and no watches or fitness trackers; a lightweight jacket or sweater is allowed only if it has no pockets.

ID: Every visitor must be approved on the incarcerated person's list first — the person mails out a Visitation Request Form. Adults and visitors 16 and older show a government photo ID at every visit; minors 18 and under bring a birth certificate to the first visit and must be with an approved adult 19 or older.
What to bring: Lock everything in your vehicle or a facility locker — only a photo ID, up to $20 in coins per visitor for vending (where allowed), prescription glasses, and limited infant items in a clear bag are permitted. Phones, smartwatches, and other electronics are barred, and bringing one in is a crime.
Scheduling: After approval, schedule online at corrections.nebraska.gov (the facility's "Schedule a Visit" page) at least 7 days ahead and up to 4 weeks out; each facility sets and posts its own visiting days and hours.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Nebraska

Overview

The Community Corrections Center–Lincoln is one of Nebraska’s two community corrections centers — the lowest custody level in the state system and the least restrictive setting. People held here have generally worked their way down to community custody and are often nearing release. Many are on work release (private jobs in the community), work detail (supervised community jobs), or educational release (local colleges and vocational programs), so they regularly leave the facility during the day. It holds about 600 men and women (August 2025) and is the only Nebraska community corrections center that houses women. It opened in 1993; a women’s living unit was added in 2019.

What Makes CCC-Lincoln Different

It is a work-release facility, so a resident may be at a job or school in the community during weekday business hours rather than at the center.
It is the only NDCS community corrections center that houses women, in a separate living unit.
Because of the work-release schedule, visiting is on evenings and weekends, and the men’s and women’s units have different visiting days.
It is at the lowest custody level, so a person here is typically close to release.

Visiting

The statewide NDCS rules above — the approved list, the dress code, ID, and search rules — apply at CCC-Lincoln.

The full approval process is in Visiting in Nebraska.

Getting There and Parking

The center is on West Van Dorn Street in west Lincoln, near Pioneers Park.

Distances are approximate, based on map routing.

Nearby Services

Lincoln has food, gas, and lodging throughout the city. The nearest 24-hour emergency room is Bryan Medical Center, which operates emergency departments in Lincoln.

Mail

Personal mail does not go to the facility. Nebraska scans incoming personal letters, cards, and photos through an off-site vendor (TextBehind, Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131); the person reads them as images on a ViaPath tablet or receives photocopies. Money, books, publications, and legal mail go to the facility’s own address — 2720 West Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68522. Full addressing details are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone in a Nebraska state facility:

Visiting in Nebraska — the approved list, dress code, and scheduling
Mail & Packages — the Maryland scanning address and what goes to the facility
Phone & Video Calls — ConnectNetwork calls, tablets, and video visits
Sending Money — ConnectNetwork and the trust account
Medical & Mental Health — co-pays, care, and how to raise a concern
Transfers & Finding Someone — the locator, reception, and notifications

Sources

This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.