Valley County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Valley 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 308-728-3906 for the information you are looking for.

Valley 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 Valley 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 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

The Valley County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Valley 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 Valley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 320 offenders.

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

Valley County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

125 S 15th Street
Ord, NE 68862
308-728-3906

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 308-728-3906 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 308-728-3906 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Valley 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
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Valley County Jail?

Valley 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Valley County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Valley County Jail?

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

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

Valley County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Valley 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 Valley 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
c/o Valley County Sheriff
125 S. 15th Street
Ord, NE 68862

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
c/o Valley County Sheriff
125 S. 15th Street
Ord, NE 68862

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 Valley 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 Valley 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
c/o Valley County Sheriff
125 S. 15th Street
Ord, NE 68862

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

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

Valley County Jail 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 Valley County Jail.
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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 Valley County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Valley County Jail'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 Valley County

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

• Select Nebraska, then select Valley County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Valley 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 Valley County at any one time.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

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

Valley 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 Valley County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Valley County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Valley County Jail 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 308-728-3906 for further assistance.

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