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Dawes County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 308-432-3025

Physical Address:
 451 Main Street
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's first and last name
Dawes County Jail
PO Box 671
Chadron, NE 69337

How Do You Find Someone in the Dawes County Jail?

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

Dawes County maintains an average of 18 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Dawes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.

The following charts of Dawes County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Dawes County, the state of Nebraska, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

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

Dawes County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 92.86%
Black 1 7.14%
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 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 3 21.43%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 21.43%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.14%
State Jail Felony 2 14.29%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 14.29%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 21.43%
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 Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13 92.86%
Female 1 7.14%
Total 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.14%
18-20 1 7.14%
21-24 2 14.29%
25-30 2 14.29%
31-35 2 14.29%
36-40 3 21.43%
41-45 2 14.29%
46-50 1 7.14%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes 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 Dawes County Jail
The capacity of the Dawes County Jail in Nebraska is not consistent across all the search results. Here is a summary of the information found: According to, the facility houses more than 138 prisoners, with 1096 bookings yearly from Dawes County under 135 staff members' supervision. States that the monthly average of total bookings in Dawes County Jail is 180, and the facility is supervised by 145 staff members. The Dawes County Jail is located in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska. It was officially opened in 2004 with a capacity to hold about 110 inmates. The jail is run by the Dawes County Sheriff's office and is fully accredited by the Nebraska Corrections Accreditation Commission and the National Commission on Correctional Health. Here is the address and contact information for the Dawes County Jail: Address: 451 Main Street PO Box 671, Chadron, NE, 69337. Phone Number: 308-432-3025, 308-432-0113. The Dawes County Jail in Chadron, Nebraska, has specific visitation hours and rules. Here is the information from the search results: Onsite visits are limited to weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:20 pm. Online visits can happen any day of the week between 8:30 am and 8:50 pm. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Inmates with special privileges are allowed additional visits. Visitations conducted within Dawes County Jail are free, but they should be scheduled in advance. To schedule a visit, call in advance and pay for the visitation in the Dawes County Detention Center. The Dawes County Jail is located in Chadron, Nebraska. It was officially opened in 2004 and has a capacity to hold about 209 female inmates. The jail is run by the Dawes County Sheriff's office and is fully accredited by the Nebraska Corrections Accreditation Commission and the National Commission on Correctional Health. Inmates at the Dawes County Jail 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. Visitors must be approved by both the inmate and the jail prior to visiting, even if the visit is a remote video visit. The Dawes County Jail is a modern prison located in Chadron, Nebraska. It is a medium to maximum-security facility that houses an average of 18 inmates on any given day. The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. The facility is supervised by 145 staff members. The jail has a capacity to hold about 209 female inmates. The building's design is modern, and it features a video courtroom for arraignments, bond hearings, and first appearances. The jail is fully accredited by the Nebraska Corrections Accreditation Commission and the National Commission on Correctional Health. The jail features a monthly average of total bookings of 180. The jail provides reintegration programming to male condemned criminals. The security for Dawes County Jail is medium. The jail has a phone number that can be used to contact the administration directly to find out if an inmate is in the facility. The jail also has a website that can be visited for inquiries.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dawes County Jail? What is the Schedule?

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
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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 Dawes County Jail?

Dawes County Jail 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 Dawes County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Dawes 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 Dawes County Jail 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 Dawes County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Dawes County Jail 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 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Dawes County Jail 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 Dawes County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Dawes 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 Dawes County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Dawes County Jail 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 Dawes County, visit our full page guide. 

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Dawes County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 92.86%
Black 1 7.14%
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 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 3 21.43%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 21.43%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.14%
State Jail Felony 2 14.29%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 14.29%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 21.43%
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 Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13 92.86%
Female 1 7.14%
Total 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Dawes County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.14%
18-20 1 7.14%
21-24 2 14.29%
25-30 2 14.29%
31-35 2 14.29%
36-40 3 21.43%
41-45 2 14.29%
46-50 1 7.14%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 14 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Dawes 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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