McPherson County Jail
McPherson County Jail
You can reach the 10-bed McPherson County Jail day or night at 308-587-2445 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call McPherson County Jail at 308-587-2445.
Inmate Services
Phone
308-587-2445Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o McPherson County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 44
Tryon, NE 69167
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
c/o McPherson County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 44
Tryon, NE 69167
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McPherson 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 308-587-2445 for the information you are looking for.
McPherson 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 McPherson 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 308-587-2445 for further assistance.
The McPherson County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The McPherson 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 McPherson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow is booking conducted at McPherson County Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to McPherson County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at McPherson County Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 308-587-2445.
How to post bail for someone arrested in McPherson County
When an individual is arrested and booked at McPherson County Jail in Tryon, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 308-587-2445 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 308-587-2445 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in McPherson County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in McPherson County, Nebraska, visit the McPherson County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McPherson County?
Nearby counties
The McPherson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of McPherson County: Tryon.