Buffalo County Jail, NE

Buffalo County Jail lets you schedule and manage visits through its online visitation site—no need to handle most appointment tasks in person. The system gives instant confirmation when you reserve a slot and helps you avoid long lines. Before booking, make sure you're approved on the incarcerated person's visitor list and be ready to meet sign-in and ID requirements outlined in general Nebraska visitation guidance. For the sheriff's office location and regular business hours, check the Buffalo County Sheriff page. The jail also uses Door 3 as the after-hours public entrance. Schedule well ahead when you can—slots fill quickly. Keep any confirmation notice (usually sent by email) for your records.

Buffalo County Jail uses ViaPath/Telmate for calls, video, and messaging. Everything through the platform is recorded and may capture your voice or image—assume anything you say or show can be stored. ViaPath also collects your phone's location when you accept a call, keeping that data for 60 minutes afterward for billing and safety purposes. If you make payments through ViaPath, you may need to provide extra identification like your driver's license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number. ViaPath's privacy statement explains how to opt out of location collection and lists contact options (email and postal address) for privacy questions. You can cancel your account within 30 days and get a refund of unused fees.

For emergencies involving Buffalo County Jail, dial 911 immediately. For everyday questions, start with the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office page—it lists the office location and regular business hours. The complaint form PDF includes the Sheriff's Office mailing address and phone number at the top. That same form explains how to submit a complaint: mail or deliver completed forms to Internal Affairs at the Sheriff's Office address shown on the form. For routine requests, use the phone number or mailing address on the form and keep emergency channels reserved for urgent situations.

Heading to Buffalo County Jail? Which entrance you use depends on when you arrive. Door 24 is the main public entrance during business hours—Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. After hours, use Door 3. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office offers civilian fingerprinting by appointment. Call to schedule; the fee is listed on the sheriff's page. Skip your fingerprinting appointment if you have symptoms like a fever over 100°F or shortness of breath. As a county jail, specific procedures can vary.