Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff

Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff is a 100 bed jail in the city of Sidney, Cheyenne 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: 308-254-5878

Physical Address:
1000 10th Avenue
PO Box 75
Sidney, NE 69162-0075

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Cheyenne County Jail
PO Box 75
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How Do You Find Someone in the Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Cheyenne 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 308-254-5878 for the information you are looking for.

Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

The Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.

The following charts of Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County and Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Cheyenne County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Cheyenne County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 12/3/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 61 78.21%
Black 1 1.28%
Hispanic or Latino 15 19.23%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 1.28%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 78 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cheyenne County Inmate Criminal Charges - 12/3/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 23 29.49%
Felony (2rd Degree) 20 25.64%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 6 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 13 16.67%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 16 20.51%
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 Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cheyenne County Inmate Sex - 12/3/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 70 89.74%
Female 8 10.26%
Total 78 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Cheyenne County Inmate Age - 12/3/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.28%
18-20 3 3.85%
21-24 6 7.69%
25-30 19 24.36%
31-35 14 17.95%
36-40 14 17.95%
41-45 10 12.82%
46-50 5 6.41%
51-55 3 3.85%
56-60 2 2.56%
61-65 1 1.28%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 78 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff
The capacity of Cheyenne County Jail in Nebraska varies slightly across different sources, but it appears to have a maximum capacity of around 400 inmates. However, the actual number of people in custody on any given day is typically around 350. Some sources give more specific numbers: According to one source, the Cheyenne County Jail is a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 196 inmates. The Cheyenne County Jail and Sheriff's Office are located in Sidney, Nebraska. Here is the address and contact information for the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office and Jail: Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office. Address: 1000 10th Avenue, Sidney, Nebraska 69162, United States. Phone: (308) 254-2922 (Office), (308) 254-5878 (Jail). Here are the visitation hours for the Cheyenne County Jail and Sheriff in Nebraska according to the search results: Visits are allowed all week from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM are designated for visitation. Visitors should follow the dress code for visitation and several items are not allowed during visitation. The Cheyenne County Jail is located in Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It is one of the oldest jails still operating today, having first opened on October 16, 1874. The jail has a maximum capacity of 400 inmates, but the population averages 350 people in custody on any given day. The facility comprises two buildings and is a medium-level security jail, with a capacity of around 196 inmates. The monthly average of total bookings in Cheyenne County Jail is 321. The Cheyenne County Jail inmate roster is available to public access through the Cheyenne County Sheriff Office website. The administrative staff at the jail are responsible for answering inmate questions and providing information about inmates or their bail status via email, phone, fax, and mail. The Cheyenne County Jail and Sheriff's Office are located in Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska. Here are some key points about the jail and sheriff's office: The jail has a maximum capacity of 400 inmates, but the population averages 350 people in custody on any given day. The jail was first opened on October 16, 1874, and is one of the oldest jails still operating today. The sheriff has charge and custody of the jail and its prisoners, except in counties where a county board of corrections exists and has duties over the jail. The Cheyenne County Jail is classified as a medium-level security facility run and managed by the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office.
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Directions / Map to the Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

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

Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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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 Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff?

Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cheyenne County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Cheyenne County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Cheyenne County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Cheyenne County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Cheyenne County, by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Cheyenne County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cheyenne County Jail & Sheriff check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cheyenne County.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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