Who to Call When You Have Questions About Buffalo County Jail (Numbers, Hours, Emergencies)

For routine jail questions, contact the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office at 2025 Avenue A (2025 A Ave), Kearney, NE 68847. Keep this address handy if you need to drop off paperwork or visit in person.

The main number for non-emergency calls is 308-236-8555. Use this line for general questions that don't involve an immediate safety concern.

Call during regular business hours for the best results: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is staffed for routine help during these times if you need to visit in person.

Visiting the jail? Use Door 24 for public access Monday–Friday from 8:00–5:00 (excluding holidays). After hours, head to Door 3 instead.

Need civilian fingerprinting? You'll have to schedule an appointment first - walk-ins aren't accepted.

1. Call to schedule - Contact 308-236-1804 to set up a fingerprinting appointment.
2. Pick an available time window - Appointments are scheduled Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m.

• ✓ Fee is $20
• ✓ Do not come if you have a fever above 100°F
• ✓ Do not come if you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Here's something that clears up confusion: the Sheriff's Office handles dispatch and 911 calls for both the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and the Kearney Police Department. For routine in-person visits to the Sheriff's Office, go to 2025 Avenue A (2025 A Ave), Kearney, NE 68847.