Banner - House Arrest (1)

Online Sign Up for House Arrest Now Available

House Arrest Information:

If approved by the Courts, an individual is able to serve their sentence at an approved residence.  You MUST be sentenced prior to filling out an intake form or signing up for House Arrest.     

  • As permitted by statute, a District or County Court Judge may allow an individual sentenced to the Lancaster County Jail to serve a sentence on house arrest in lieu of the jail.
  • House Arrest may require substance use treatment to be eligible.
  • Participants in House Arrest are subject to substance use testing and an electronic monitoring device to be worn at all times.
  • A House Arrest fee is assessed based on length of the sentence.
  • Violating terms of House Arrest may result in an individual returning, immediately, to custody to serve their sentence. 

Sign Up for House Arrest Online (County Court Cases ONLY) or In Person at Community Corrections

District Court Cases:  Please visit Community Corrections in person to be screened and/or sign up for House Arrest.

1.  Click to fill out the online House Arrest Intake Form

33532_file_document_paper_red_icon Opens in new window2a.  Select link to help calculate your start date.  (Optional DUI - DRUG Cases)

    THC+ (40-45 Day Calculator)

2b.  Select the calendar to schedule your start date.

9kta_1h59_211101 Opens in new window.

3.  Review the Check In/Out Policy

33346_file_document_paper_red_icon Opens in new window

4. House Arrest Participant Checklist 

33502_file_document_paper_red_icon (1) Opens in new window5.  House Arrest Fee Calculator

calculator-8-128 Opens in new window

Optional Pre-House Arrest Substance Use Test:

Approximately 7 days from your House Arrest Date, you have the option to submit a preliminary substance use test.  

Optional Preliminary Testing Information

605 S. 10th St., South Entrance (10th and H)

Testing times are available 7 days a week.  

MORNINGS 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.    EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

  1. Community Corrections

    Physical Address
    605 S 10th Street
    Suite B131
    Lincoln, NE 68508

    Fax: 402-441-3604