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Board hears update on jail population; officials report intercounty housing arrangements

Dodge County Board of Supervisors · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Supervisor Beam reported 62 inmates in custody, with 40 housed in Saunders County and others in Washington County, Douglas County, NDCS and the Lincoln Regional Center; County Attorney Hopkins and the sheriff said they have met with Saunders County about housing arrangements and are making progress.

The Dodge County Board of Supervisors on April 29 received an update on jail population and intercounty housing. Supervisor Beam reported there were 62 inmates in custody: 40 were held in Saunders County, 16 in Washington County, 1 in Douglas County, 3 with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and 2 at the Lincoln Regional Center.

County Attorney Hopkins told the board she and the sheriff have met with Saunders County regarding Dodge County inmate housing and said the two counties are making good progress on arrangements. The board convened as the Board of Corrections at 9:05 A.M. and adjourned that panel at 9:06 A.M., reconvening immediately as the Board of Supervisors.

The update was presented as an informational item; no formal motion or policy change was recorded.