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Cherry County Jail & Sheriff
365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201

402-376-1890

The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is the main jail in Cherry County Nebraska. While the police in the cities and towns in Cherry County can arrest and detain offenders, the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is the facility that is accredited by Nebraska to hold inmates for more than 72 hours.

The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is located at:
365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201 

It can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 402-376-1890.

The main reason that people call 402-376-1890 is to find out if a particular person is in custody, although you can look up an inmate online by going here. You can also get answers to whatever questions about an inmate, and the services for Cherry County Jail & Sheriff that you may have by clicking on any of the questions below:

How to search for an inmate?
Can you look up an inmate’s mugshot?
How do you look up an offender’s criminal charges, bond or inmate number?
How do you visit an inmate?
What are the visitation hours?
Can you visit inmates in Cherry County by video from home?
How do you get phone calls from an inmate?
Can you send mail, books, or newspapers to an inmate?
How do you send an inmate money?
Does Cherry County Jail & Sheriff have inmate commissary?
Can an inmate receive and/or send email or text messages?
Do inmates in Cherry County have access to computers or tablets?
How do you pay an inmate’s bail or bond?

Every year the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff has approximately 360 bookings, with a daily average of 18 inmates and maintains control of the facility with a staff of 4.

Inmates in this jail range from low level misdemeanor offenders to those being held and awaiting trial for violent crimes like robbery, rape, and murder. Therefore, given the mix of potentially dangerous inmates, the security level is very high. 

The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system, closed circuit cameras covering every area where inmates are located, and jail staff that utilize a communication system that keeps each of the guards and civilian staff in constant contact. 

Guards that circulate in the same general area of the inmates are armed with eye-blinding mace that will turn an inmate having a violent outburst into a weeping child. They also carry stun weapons, short clubs, flashlights that have dual use as both a light source and as a weapon, and handcuffs. Guards at entrances and in areas not frequented by inmates are armed with various firearms. The goal of such tight security is to keep both the staff and the inmates safe.

Go to this page for other jails in Cherry County, jails in neighboring counties, and local police jails and juvenile detention centers for young offenders under age 18 in this county.

Unlike the Nebraska Department of Corrections, where inmates are sent once convicted of a crime and sentenced to a period of more than a year, the Cherry County Jail System is populated by short-term offenders; those who have just been arrested and awaiting to be bonded out by friends or family, those who cannot afford or get bailed and are awaiting trial, or those who have already been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of less than one year. Many of the latter inmates become ‘workers’, who can reduce their sentence by performing jail maintenance or working in the kitchen. An upside to being a worker is they also get paid a small stipend so when they get released, they have a few dollars in their pocket.

When an inmate is convicted and sentenced to a year or more, they are transferred to the Nebraska Department of Corrections or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  

Inmates that are convicted of a misdemeanor and/or sentenced to less than one year of a state crime serve their time in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. 

Illegal immigrants convicted of a state or federal crime will first do their time, then may be transferred into ICE custody for deportation.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Cherry County Jail & Sheriff

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Cherry County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

How to Both Schedule a Visit and Have Remote Video Visitation with an Inmate incarcerated in Cherry County

To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Cherry County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Agree to the terms.
    3. Login to your email and open the verification email sent by CIDNET. Click it.
    4. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    5. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a video visitation account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, special links, policies, rules, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding regular visitation and remote video visits with an inmate in Cherry County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All visits are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that CIDNET may be collecting voice prints for a database which they may be sharing with law enforcement agencies.


 

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Cherry County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Cherry County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Cherry County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.


 

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Cherry County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Cherry County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Cherry County, visit our full page guide


 

Third Party Jail Inmate Services for Cherry County Jail & Sheriff

Communication and Monetary Services for Family and Friends of Inmates

Gone are the days where Cherry County Jail & Sheriff supervised their own phone system, mail system, visitation, commissary and inmate money deposit systems. Jails throughout the United States are now partnering with high tech companies to provide and manage these servives for them and the jail in Cherry County is no different.

Everything from video calls, to messages to visitation, and even digital mail and money deposits can be done from your home computer or personal device. Inmates in Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, if they don't already, will soon have their own personal tablets for watching movies, TV shows, access to educational and and legal information, and more.

As Cherry County Jail & Sheriff adds these services, JAILEXCHANGE will add them to our pages, helping you access the services and answering your questions about how to use them and what they cost.

You can check out this information now by going to the: Family Info page, Visit Inmate page, Inmate Mail page, Inmate Phone page, Send Money page, Inmate Bail page, Mugshots page, Text/Email an Inmate page, Commissary page, Remote Visits page, or the Tablet Rental page. 

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff

STATE COUNTY BEDS
Nebraska Cherry 18


PHYSICAL ADDRESS

365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201


TELEPHONE NUMBER


FAX

402-376-1892

INMATE MAIL

Inmate's First and Last Name
c/o Cherry County Jail
365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201


Cherry County INMATE SEARCH OPTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How many inmates are in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska?
There are 18 inmates in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska. While that is what they are approved to have incarcerated at any one time, they have on occasion had to add additional beds, even having inmates sleep on the floor when overcrowding becomes an issue. When possible, Cherry County Jail & Sheriff will temporarily transfer some inmates to a neighboring facility, or if necessary, release some offenders from custody. Learn more about how to search for a specific inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff.

How many people get arrested and booked into the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska every year?
In 2021, a total of 360 offenders were booked into the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska. That is less than previous years, mostly due to restrictions related to the COVID pandemic. As of April 2022, the number of arrests and bookings are returning to normal, which means they are running higher than 2021. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff.

How many people work at the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska?
The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff maintains a staff of approximately 4. Staff positions include correction officers, maintenance, clerical, kitchen workers and management. Nebraska law allows for inmates to work alongside the paid staff during their incarceration, saving the facility money. Even though the inmates are paid, the cost is less than 15% of what a normal worker from the outside would be paid.

Does the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska have an inmate search or jail roster to see who is in custody?
Yes, the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska has an Inmate Search Roster feature. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. When you get to this page click on the big green button that reads 'OFFICIAL Cherry County Jail & Sheriff INMATE LIST'. After clicking on the link, type in the offender's name and then click 'search'. You can always call and speak to someone on the staff at 402-376-1890 if you are have further questions. In most cases the Inmate Roster provides information about the inmate's bond, criminal charges, mugshot, and even their release date, as long as they are not being sent to a Nebraska prison or the US Bureau of Prisons to serve a sentence that is longer than one year.

What is the address and phone number of the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska?
The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff address and phone number is: 365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201. Their phone number is 402-376-1890. To find out the address for sending an inmate mail, sending newspapers, magazines or care packages, learn more about how to mail an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff.

Where do I found out all the inmate services at Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, such as visitation policy and schedule, how the inmate phone system works, emailing an inmate, and sending them money to buy things in commissary?
Here is where you get direct access to all the information you need for Cherry County Jail & Sheriff inmate services: Learn more about how to visit an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. Learn more about how to get phone calls from an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. Learn more about how to mail an inmate and what's allowed in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. Learn more about inmate commissary in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff.

How do I bail or bond an inmate out of the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff?
Call 402-376-1890 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Cherry County Jail & Sheriff. A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule. You will either have to pay a cash bail, or put up a private, surety or a property bond to guarantee to the court that the defendant will return on their assigned court date. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff.

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