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Kearney County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Kearney County, Nebraska (County Seat: Kearney, Population: 6,770). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 131 active inmates
State Jurisdiction NE
County Population
6,770
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
131
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Kearney
Primary administrative center
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Search Kearney County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Buffalo County Detention Center
Location: 2025 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone: (308) 236-1800
Inmate Phone: ViaPath (GTL)
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Buffalo County Detention Center

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Kearney County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (308) 236-1800 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Kearney County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Kearney County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 131 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
13
41 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Wednesday
19.8% of active sample
Leading Charge
Serving 0 Days - Consecutive
9 cases on docket
Longest Custody
August 14, 2025
Continuous holding entry

The Kearney County Adult Detention Facility in Nebraska currently reports an active holding census of 121 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 13 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 41 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Wednesday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 24 records (19.8%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Serving 0 Days - Consecutive (9 cases), 28-311.01 - Terroristic Threats (8 cases), and 28-323(1)(A) - Dv Assault-3Rd/Cause Bodily Injury (7 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Kearney County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. Facility demographics reflect housing 73.9% male and 26.1% female inmates. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to August 14, 2025, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Serving 0 Days - Consecutive 9 28-311.01 - Terroristic Threats 8 28-323(1)(A) - Dv Assault-3Rd/Cause Bodily Injury 7 Arrest Warrant Warrant Issued By Buffalo, Ne 6
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Kearney County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Neil A. Miller

Headquarters: 2025 Avenue A, PO Box 1270, Kearney, NE 68848
Phone: (308) 236-8555
Detention Center

Buffalo County Detention Center

Address: 2025 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
Booking Line: (308) 236-1800
Inmate Phone: ViaPath (GTL)
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Answers

Kearney County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Kearney County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Kearney County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 131 individuals listed in Kearney County custody. Of these active records, 41 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Kearney County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Buffalo County Detention Center, located at 2025 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (308) 236-1800.

How do bail and bond postings work in Kearney County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Kearney County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Kearney County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Kearney County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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