Kearney County Jail is a 10-bed facility based in Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 308-832-2805.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Nebraska State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Kearney County Jail at 308-832-2805 for assistance.
Phone: 308-832-2805
Physical Address:
246 N. Colorado Avenue
Minden, NE 68959
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Kearney 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 308-832-2805 for the information you are looking for.
Kearney 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 Kearney 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 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
The Kearney County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Kearney 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 Kearney County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.
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The 10-bed Kearney County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Kearney 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 308-832-2805, 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 Kearney 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:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
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:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Kearney County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Kearney County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Kearney County Jail at 308-832-2805.
Once an individual is booked at Kearney County Jail in Minden, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 308-832-2805 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Kearney County, Nebraska, visit the Kearney County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail? What is the Schedule?
246 N. Colorado Avenue
Minden, NE 68959
308-832-2805
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-832-2805 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 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 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 Kearney County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Kearney County Jail has a Tiger Kiosk in the Lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Kearney County Jail at 308-832-2805.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Kearney County Jail and others often use a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Go to the online site for depositing funds. You will need to register an account, which is free to do and use a debit/credit card for the deposits.
Choice 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Call Kearney County Jail at 308-832-2805 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 308-832-2805 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Kearney County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Kearney County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Kearney 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 Kearney County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Kearney 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 Kearney 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:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
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 Kearney 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 Kearney 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:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
For inmates receiving mail in the Kearney 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 Kearney County Jail:
Kearney County Jail
PO Box 185
Minden, NE 68959
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 Kearney County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Kearney County follow these instructions:
For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kearney County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Kearney County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Kearney 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
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Kearney County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Kearney County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Kearney County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kearney County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-832-2805 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kearney County?
This facility, known as "Kearney County Jail" is also known as Kearney County Jail & Sheriff, Kearney County Jail & Sheriff , Kearney County Jail & Sheriff , Nebraska, Kearney.
