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Custer County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Custer County Jail & Sheriff is a 22 bed jail in the city of Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 308-872-6418, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Custer County Jail & Sheriff at 308-872-6418 to get it.

Inmate Services

Phone: 308-872-6418

Physical Address:
 116 So 11th
Broken Bow, NE 68822

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's first and last name
c/o Custer County Jail
116 S 11th
Broken Bow, NE 68822

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

To search for an inmate in the Custer 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 308-872-6418 for the information you are looking for.

Custer County Jail & Sheriff 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 Custer County Jail & Sheriff, 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 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

The Custer County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Custer 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 Custer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 440 offenders.

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About the Custer County Jail & Sheriff
The Custer County Jail and Sheriff's Office in Nebraska is responsible for taking custody, care, and control of individuals who are thought to have committed a crime. Here is what we know about the capacity of the jail: The Custer County Detention Center is considered a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 65 inmates. The facility was built in 1927 with a capacity for 177 inmates. The Custer County Jail and Sheriff's Office is located at 116 South 11th Avenue, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 68822. The phone number for the Sheriff's Office is 308-872-6418. The Custer County Detention Center is responsible for taking custody, care, and control of a person who is thought to have committed a crime. The Custer County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska has specific visitation hours and rules. Here is the information found in the search results: Visitation must be scheduled in advance between 8:15 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday. 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. The Custer County Detention Center is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 65 inmates. It is responsible for taking custody, care, and control of a person who is thought to have committed a crime. The facility houses all types of inmates, including those who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer to another facility, and those who have been sentenced to serve time in the facility. The Custer County Detention Center offers an online search database for friends and loved ones to search for their missing person. Inmates 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. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. The Custer County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska is responsible for taking custody, care, and control of individuals who are thought to have committed a crime. Here are some key facts about the Custer County Jail & Sheriff: 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 Custer County Detention Center is considered a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 65 inmates. The jail houses all types of inmates, including those who are awaiting trial and those who have been sentenced.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Custer County Jail & Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Custer County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 308-872-6418.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Custer County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Custer County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Custer County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Custer County Jail & Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Custer County and other Nebraska and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Custer County Jail & Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Custer County Jail & Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Custer County Jail & Sheriff
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Inmate Visitation

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

Custer 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 Custer 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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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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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 Custer County Jail & Sheriff?

Custer 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 Custer 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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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Custer County Jail & Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

  • Custer 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 Custer County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Custer County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Custer County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?

Custer County Jail & Sheriff contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Nebraska.
3. Select Custer County Jail & Sheriff.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Custer County Jail & Sheriff staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Custer County Jail & Sheriff's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Custer County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Custer County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Select Nebraska, then select Custer County Jail & Sheriff, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Custer County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Custer County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Custer County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Custer County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Custer 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 Custer County

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

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Custer County, by creating an account.
  • Select Nebraska, then select Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer County Jail & Sheriff check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Custer County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Custer County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-872-6418 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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