Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
The 18-bed Dawes County Jail provides 24-hour phone access for inmate information at 308-432-3025.
After an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in the county, the person is brought to this jail for booking and processing. They may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is decided, depending on the seriousness of the charges.
Use the inmate search tool to check the list of people currently in custody.
Convicted inmates with less than a year to serve remain in this county. Those with longer sentences are transferred to the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on searching the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number because it’s often required. If it’s not online, call Dawes County Jail at 308-432-3025.
Phone: 308-432-3025
Physical Address:
451 Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dawes County Jail, 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 308-432-3025 for the information you are looking for.
Dawes County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Dawes County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
The Dawes County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dawes County Jail 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 Dawes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.
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The 18-bed Dawes County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Dawes County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 308-432-3025, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Dawes County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Dawes County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Dawes County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 308-432-3025.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Dawes County Jail in Chadron for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Dawes County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 308-432-3025 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Dawes County Nebraska, check out the Dawes County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail? What is the Schedule?
451 Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-3025
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-432-3025 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Dawes County Jail 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
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
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 Dawes 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dawes County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Dawes County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Dawes County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dawes County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
For inmates receiving mail in the Dawes County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Dawes County Jail:
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Dawes County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Dawes County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dawes County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dawes County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-432-3025 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dawes County?
This facility, known as "Dawes County Jail" is also known as Dawes County Jail, Nebraska, Dawes.
The Dawes County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Dawes County: Chadron, Crawford and Whitney.
