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Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff is a 28 bed jail in the city of Rushville, Sheridan 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.

Inmate Services

Phone: 308-327-2161

Physical Address:
 301 E 2nd Street
Rushville, NE 69360

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

To search for an inmate in the Sheridan 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 308-327-2161 for the information you are looking for.

Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

The Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sheridan 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 Sheridan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 560 offenders.

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

Sheridan County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 9/30/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 18 85.71%
Black 1 4.76%
Hispanic or Latino 1 4.76%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 4.76%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 21 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Sheridan County Inmate Criminal Charges - 9/30/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 19.05%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 14.29%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 2 9.52%
Felony (Uncategorized) 5 23.81%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 33.33%
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 Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Sheridan County Inmate Sex - 9/30/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 19 90.48%
Female 2 9.52%
Total 21 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Sheridan County Inmate Age - 9/30/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 4.76%
18-20 1 4.76%
21-24 2 9.52%
25-30 4 19.05%
31-35 3 14.29%
36-40 4 19.05%
41-45 3 14.29%
46-50 1 4.76%
51-55 2 9.52%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 21 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff
The Sheridan County Sheriff is also the jail administrator for a 24 bed capacity jail. However, other sources indicate that the jail capacity is over 100 inmates and around 122 inmates. The Sheridan County Jail is located at 303 East 2nd Street, Rushville, NE, 69360. The jail houses multiple inmates waiting to meet judges and get sentences. The facility is considered a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 122 inmates. The highest ranking law enforcement officer in Sheridan County is Jeff Brewer, who can be reached via phone at 308-327-2161. The Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska has specific visitation hours. Here is the information found in the search results: Visiting hours: Visits will happen all week through between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM. Length of visits: Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. Jail capacity: The Sheridan County Jail is a 24-bed capacity jail. Location: The Sheridan County Sheriff's Office is located on the main floor of the jail in the building directly east of the Courthouse. Contact information: You can contact the Sheridan County Jail through phone number at 308-327-2161. Inmate search: The Sheridan County Jail offers an online search database for friends and loved ones to search for their missing person. You can check here armed with their names and ID. The inmate roster and census are updated daily, Monday through Friday. The Sheridan County Sheriff is also the jail administrator for a 24-bed capacity jail. Inmates at the Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff 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 may be required to fill out an application prior to visiting an inmate, and incomplete paperwork is cause for denial. Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in this jail. The Sheridan County Jail is classified as a medium-level security facility run and managed by the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office. The facility also serves surrounding areas that lack the capability of holding inmates. The Sheridan County Jail was built in 1987 with a capacity for 77 inmates. Inmates are allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. The visiting hours are between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM every day of the week. The jail staff consists of four full-time jailers and one part-time jailer. Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska is governed by the county sheriff's office. The facility is located at 303 East 2nd Street, Rushville, NE, and was built in 1925. It is a regional minimum security facility with a capacity of 88 beds. The sheriff of Sheridan County is Jeff Brewer. The jail houses inmates who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as those who have been sentenced to serve time in jail. The facility has visitation rules that must be followed, and visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list.
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Directions / Map to the Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff
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Inmate Visitation

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

Sheridan 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
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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 Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff?

Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Sheridan 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 Sheridan County

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

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Inmate Tablets

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

Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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