Cherry County Jail & Sheriff

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is a 18 bed jail in the city of Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 402-376-1890

Physical Address:
365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Cherry County Jail
365 N Main St #9
Valentine, NE 69201

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How Do You Find Someone in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 402-376-1890 for the information you are looking for.

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cherry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.

The following charts of Cherry County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Cherry County Corrections Department, the state of Nebraska Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Cherry County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Cherry County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Cherry County, neighboring counties and the state of Nebraska.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Cherry County and Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Cherry County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Cherry County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 12/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 12 92.31%
Black 1 7.69%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cherry County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cherry County Inmate Criminal Charges - 12/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 30.77%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 30.77%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 2 15.38%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cherry County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cherry County Inmate Sex - 12/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 12 92.31%
Female 1 7.69%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cherry County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cherry County Inmate Age - 12/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.69%
18-20 1 7.69%
21-24 1 7.69%
25-30 2 15.38%
31-35 2 15.38%
36-40 2 15.38%
41-45 1 7.69%
46-50 1 7.69%
51-55 1 7.69%
56-60 1 7.69%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cherry County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff
The capacity of the Cherry County Jail and Sheriff's Office in Nebraska varies depending on the source, but most indicate a similar range. Here is a summary of the information found in the search results: Cherry County Jail has a 78-bed capacity minimum-security facility. The Cherry County jail system includes two facilities with a capacity of 62 inmates. The Cherry County Sheriff's Office manages all inmates at its jails, but no specific capacity information is provided. Here are the address and contact details of Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska, based on the search results: Address: 365 N Main St #9, Valentine, NE 69201. Phone number: (402) 376-1890. Fax number: (402) 376-1892. Cherry County Jail and Sheriff in Nebraska has specific visiting hours for inmates. Here is the information found in the search results: Visiting hours are from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week. The length of the visit can range from 15 minutes to one hour. Inmates with special privileges can have additional visits. Visitors must schedule their visit at least 24 hours before the desired time. The Cherry County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska is a minimum-level security facility run and managed by the Cherry County Sheriff's Office. The facility was built in 1963 with a capacity for 156 inmates. Inmates at the facility can receive visits from friends and loved ones. Visits are either on-site at the facility or using the video services of a third-party company. Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. Cherry County Jail & Sheriff is a facility that offers inmate management and jail supervision for citizens who are incarcerated for crimes against society or self-inflicted offenses. It is located in Valentine, Nebraska, and is run and managed by the Cherry County Sheriff's Office. The facility is classified as a minimum-level security facility, with a capacity for 156 inmates. Some services provided by the jail include security, food, and law enforcement activities throughout the province as needed. The Cherry County Jail also features a video courtroom for arraignments, bond hearings, and first appearances.
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Directions / Map to the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff?

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff?

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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Cherry County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Cherry County Jail & Sheriff may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherry County?

Cherry Keya Paha Brown Blaine Thomas Hooker Grant Sheridan Shannon Bennett Todd Tripp
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Cherry County, the state of Nebraska and the United States?

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