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Nebraska Public Records
Nebraska has a population of about 1.8 million residents and it has long had provisions for the sharing of public records with the general public.
First passed in 1975, the Nebraska Public Records Law, which is covered in Section 712 of Chapter 84 in the State Revised Statute, gives the public the ability to access state’s public records. The law dictates that “all citizens and any other individual interested in seeing the public records can request to access them. The reason for applying to examine the documents doesn’t have to be stated and there are no restrictions on how the records may be used once obtained.
Records covered under the Nebraska Public Records Law are records from all public entities, including the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. The records that are exempt include:
- Trade secrets
- Medical reports
- Personal information
- Law enforcement records
- Security-related searches
- Public retirement records
- Credit information
- Employment records
- Archeological records
Nebraska Criminal Records
The Nebraska State Patrol is responsible for administering the state’s criminal history records. These are known as Nebraska Records of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP). The searches are fingerprint-based. This means that citations and traffic violations are not included.
Anyone can request RAP sheet on anyone through an online portal or a request form. To make your request, you will need to have the individual’s full name and the exact date of birth.
Arrest records, jail and inmate records are also subject to the Nebraska Public Records Law. Any information regarding inmates in the service, correctional facilities, and services for victims in the state can be found at the Nebraska Department of Corrections website. To locate an offender, simply go to a search page where you will enter the offender’s Last and First Name or DCS Id. The search will give you the offender’s current location, status, earliest possible release date, and offense information.
Nebraska Court Records
For any information regarding the courts and court records in Nebraska, simply visit the state’s administrator of the courts website. You can search for court records online through JUSTICE court case database, which gives access to civil, traffic, criminal, probate, and juvenile cases filed in all district and county courts. You can be able to get case detail, registrar of actions, court cost information, and parties involved. To obtain full case files copies, you will need to apply with the clerk of the court of the appropriate courthouse.
Nebraska Vital Records
Vital Records in Nebraska, such as marriage, divorce, birth and death, are under the maintenance of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Access to these records is limited to persons whose names have been included in the certificates, a relative, or a legal guardian.
- Birth records: Birth records are accessible from 1904 to present and you can request them online through VitalCheck.com or by submitting a completed form to a Regional Office or at the head office at 1033 “O” Street, Suite 130, Lincoln, NE 68509.
- Death records: Death certificates are accessible from 1904 to present and you can request them online through VitalCheck.com or by submitting a completed form to a Regional Office or at the head office at 1033 “O” Street, Suite 130, Lincoln, NE 68509
- Marriage records: Marriage records are accessible from 1909 to present. You can obtain any of these certificates online through VitalCheck.com or by submitting a completed application to the head office in person at 1033 “O” Street, Suite 130, Lincoln.
- Divorce records: Divorce records are accessible from 1909 to present. You can obtain any of these certificates online through VitalCheck.com or by submitting a completed application to the head office in person at 1033 “O” Street, Suite 130, Lincoln
Nebraska is known to be an open record state. Whether or not you are a resident of Nebraska, you should be able to obtain any record that is covered under the Nebraska Public Records Law.
Nebraska State Court System
Understanding how the system of Nebraska state court works is very important as it helps you find court records easily.
Nebraska Courts Overview
To make your work easier, start searching for court records in Nebraska by simply going to courts by county.
The trial court system of Nebraska State consists of Workers’ Compensation Court, Juvenile Courts, County Courts, and District Courts.
District Courts
The Nebraska District Courts have general jurisdiction to handle all criminal and civil cases but typically handle only those cases that other courts have no jurisdiction over.
Criminal cases that these courts hear include lesser-included offenses and felonies. Civil cases handled by these courts include general civil cases involving more than $53,000 in dispute. The District Courts financial jurisdiction limit on civil claims is usually reviewed every fifth year. This therefore means that the financial limit on the civil case jurisdiction may vary.
County Courts
The Nebraska County Courts have exclusive jurisdiction to handle certain types of criminal and civil cases, including general civil claims, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate.
Civil cases that County Courts hear include general civil claims for up to $53,000. The financial limit on civil claim jurisdiction is usually reviewed after every five years and may sometimes vary over time. County Courts have Small Claims divisions for handling most general civil claims that fall under certain financial limits.
Criminal cases generally heard by these courts include most violations of village and city ordinances, infractions, and misdemeanors.
Nebraska County Courts have limited jurisdiction over all probate matters, except when a will contest has been transferred to the District Court upon the request of all or one of the parties. These courts have jurisdiction over conservatorships, most guardianship, and juvenile cases except when the county has a separate Juvenile Court.
Nebraska County Courts share jurisdiction for certain types of cases with District Courts. These cases include some domestic relations matters.
Juvenile Courts
Currently, Nebraska has separate Juvenile courts in three counties. One is in Sarpy County, another one is located in Lancaster, and the third Juvenile Court is in Douglas.
Workers’ Compensation Court
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has jurisdiction over cases connected to workplace illnesses and accidents. Workers’ Compensation judges move throughout the entire state to hear claims that workers or employers have made under the Worker’s Compensation Act. The court has statewide jurisdiction.
Court Notes
Most Nebraska districts and counties have Problem-Solving Court special programs. These programs can establish treatment in lieu for imprisonment for some offenders who have substance abuse problems. Nebraska Problem-Solving Courts include a DUI/Drug Treatment Court, Young Adult Drug Court, Adult Drug Court, Family Drug Courts, and Juvenile Drug Courts.
The Official Website of Nebraska County
Lincoln lincoln.ne.gov | City of Lincoln, Nebraska The official website for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska. Some of our services include online payments, notifications, forms and permits lookup, open data resources, calendars and meeting agendas, live cable and streaming television broadcasts of meetings and events as well as original programming, and much more.
Bellevue City of Bellevue Nebraska
Grand Island City of Grand Island, NE
Kearney City of Kearney, NE – Official Website Kearney Nebraska – The Heart of Nebraska!
Fremont Fremont, NE – Official Website
Hastings Welcome to Hastings Nebraska – City of Hastings, NE
Norfolk The Official City of Norfolk Nebraska Home Page
North Platte City of North Platte
Papillion Papillion, NE | Official Website
Columbus Columbus, Nebraska – Official Website
La Vista La Vista, NE – Official Website
Scottsbluff Welcome to Scottsbluff Welcome to Scottsbluff
South Sioux City South Sioux City, NE The official website of South Sioux City, Nebraska
Beatrice City of Beatrice, Nebraska
Lexington Lexington, NE
Sarpy County Sarpy County
Buffalo County Buffalo County
Scotts Bluff County Scotts Bluff County Nebraska Scotts Bluff County in Western Nebraska.
Dodge County Welcome | Dodge County Nebraska
Lincoln County Lincoln County
Madison County Madison County
Adams County Adams County
Cass County Welcome To Cass County Nebraska!
Dawson County Welcome to Dawson County, NE Welcome to Dawson County, NE
Washington County Washington County, Nebraska
Seward County Seward County The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by Seward County. The map, all associated data and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual Property Tax Roll as provided for in Chapter 77 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Seward County makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information for any other particular use. Furthermore, Seward County and gWorks assume no liability associated with the use or misuse of said information.
York County York County We invite you to browse our web site to learn about our various County offices and the services York County, Nebraska offers its citizens.
Holt County Holt County Online Welcome to Holt County Nebraska
Cheyenne County Cheyenne County Official county government site, offering information about elected officials and services provided by county departments.
Wayne County Wayne County, NE | Official Website
Hamilton County Hamilton County Nebraska Welcome to Hamilton County Nebraska
Dawes County The Official Website of Dawes County | Northwestern Nebraska
Cuming County Cuming County
Knox County Knox County Nebraska
Keith County Welcome to Keithcounty, Nebraska
Jefferson County Jefferson County Online Welcome to Jefferson County Nebraska
Antelope County Antelope County Nebraska This web site contains information about Antelope County programs, services, departments and offices, as well as helpful information.
Stanton County Welcome to Stanton County, Nebraska
Polk County Welcome | Polk County Welcome to Polk County. We invite you to browse this website to learn about our various County Offices and the services Polk County offers its citizens.
Sheridan County Sheridan County Nebraska
Thayer County Thayer County
Johnson County Johnson County Nebraska
Morrill County Morrill County – Morrill County Nebraska Morrill County Courthouse Bridgeport Nebraska
Chase County Welcome to Chase County, Nebraska
Kimball County Kimball County, Nebraska
Sherman County Welcome to Sherman County, Nebraska
Brown County Brown County The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by Brown County. The map, all associated data and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual Property Tax Roll as provided for in Chapter 77 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Brown County makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information for any other particular use. Furthermore, Brown County and gWorks assume no liability associated with the use or misuse of said information.
Frontier County Frontier County Online Welcome to Frontier County Nebraska
Pawnee County Pawnee County Nebraska
Nebraska Jail Roster
| Type | Name | County | Inmate Locator | Phone Number | Inmate Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Prison | Community Corrections Center – Omaha | Douglas County | 2320 Avenue J, Omaha, NE 68110 | (402) 595-2010 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility | Douglas County | 2610 N 20th Street East, Omaha, NE 68110 | (402) 595-2000 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Omaha Correctional Center | Douglas County | 2323 Avenue J, Omaha, NE 68110-2766 | (402) 522-7014 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Tecumseh State Correctional Institution | Johnson County | North Highway 50, Tecumseh, NE 68450 | (402) 335-5998 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Community Corrections Center – Lincoln | Lancaster County | 2720 West Van Dorn, Lincoln, NE 68542 | (402) 471-0740 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Diagnostic and Evaluation Center | Lancaster County | 3220 West Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68522-9284 | (402) 479-6343 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Lincoln Correctional Center | Lancaster County | 3216 West Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68522 | (402) 479-6175 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Nebraska State Penitentiary | Lancaster County | 4201 So. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 | (402) 471-3161 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Work Ethic Camp | Red Willow County | 2309 N. Hwy 83, McCook, NE 69001 | (308) 345-8405 | Inmate Search |
| State Prison | Nebraska Correctional Center for Women | York County | 1107 Recharge Road, York, NE 68467-8003 | (402) 362-3317 ext #267 | Inmate Search |
| Adams County Jail Roster | Adams County Jail | Adams County | 500 W 4th Street, Hastings, NE 68901 | (402) 461-7181 | Jail Roster |
| Buffalo County Jail Roster | Buffalo County Jail | Buffalo County | 2025 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68848 | (308) 236-8555 | Jail Roster |
| Cass County Jail Roster | Cass County Jail | Cass County | 303 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 | (402) 296-9377 | Jail Roster |
| Custer County Jail Roster | Custer County Jail | Custer County | 116 S 11th, Broken Bow, NE 68822 | (308) 872-6418 | Jail Roster |
| Dakota County Jail Roster | Dakota County Corrections | Dakota County | 1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE 68731 | (402) 987-2170 | Jail Roster |
| Dawson County Jail Roster | Dawson County Jail | Dawson County | 709 North Grant, Lexington, NE 68850 | (308) 324-3011 | Jail Roster |
| Deuel County Jail Roster | Deuel County Jail | Deuel County | 718 3rd Street, Chappell, NE 69129 | (308) 874-3305 | Jail Roster |
| Dixon County Jail Roster | Dixon County Jail | Dixon County | 302 W 3rd Street, Ponca, NE 68770 | (402) 755-5654 | Jail Roster |
| Douglas County Jail Roster | Douglas County Department of Corrections | Douglas County | 710 South 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 | (402) 444-7400 | Inmate Search |
| Gage County Jail Roster | Gage County Corrections | Gage County | 612 Lincoln Street Ste 1, Beatrice, NE 68310-2988 | (402) 223-5222 | Inmate Roster |
| Garfield County Jail Roster | Garfield County Jail | Garfield County | 250 S 8th Avenue, Burwell, NE 68823 | (308) 346-5150 | Jail Roster |
| Hall County Jail Roster | Hall County Department of Corrections | Hall County | 110 Public Safety Drive, Grand Island, NE 68801 | (308) 385-5206 | Inmate Roster |
| Hamilton County Jail Roster | Hamilton County Jail | Hamilton County | 715 12th Street, Aurora, NE 68818-2306 | (402) 694-6936 | Jail Roster |
| Hitchcock County Jail Roster | Hitchcock County Jail | Hitchcock County | 229 East D Street,Trenton, Nebraska 69044 | (308) 334-5148 | Jail Roster |
| Jefferson County Jail Roster | Jefferson County Jail | Jefferson County | 606 3rd Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 | (402) 729-2284 | Jail Roster |
| Johnson County Jail Roster | Johnson County Jail | Johnson County | 222 South 4th Street, Tecumseh, NE 68450 | (402) 335-3307 | Jail Roster |
| Keith County Jail Roster | Keith County Jail | Keith County | 103 East 5th Street, Ogallala, NE 69153 | (308) 284-4772 | Inmate Roster |
| Kimball County Jail Roster | Kimball County Jail | Kimball County | 114 East 3rd Street, Kimball, NE 69145 | (308) 235-3615 | Jail Roster |
| Knox County Jail Roster | Knox County Jail | Knox County | 206 Main Street, Center, NE 68724 | (402) 288-4261 | Jail Roster |
| Lancaster County Jail Roster | Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility | Lancaster County | 3801 West O Street, Lincoln, NE 68528 | (402) 441-1900 | Jail Roster |
| Lincoln County Jail Roster | Lincoln County Detention Center | Lincoln County | 302 North Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101 | (308) 532-1954 | Inmate Search |
| Loup County Jail Roster | Loup County Jail | Loup County | 404 4th Street, Taylor, NE 68879 | (308) 942-3435 | Jail Roster |
| Madison County Jail Roster | Madison County Jail | Madison County | 1313 North Main Street, Madison, NE 68748 | (402) 454-2110 | Inmate Roster |
| Merrick County Jail Roster | Merrick County Jail | Merrick County | 1821 16th Avenue, Central City, NE 68826 | (308) 946-2345 | Jail Roster |
| Otoe County Jail Roster | Otoe County Jail | Otoe County | 1021 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 | (402) 873-9560 | Jail Roster |
| Perkins County Jail Roster | Perkins County Jail | Perkins County | 200 Lincoln Avenue, Grant, NE 69140 | (308) 352-7501 | Jail Roster |
| Pierce County Jail Roster | Pierce County Jail | Pierce County | 111 West Court Street, Pierce, NE 68767 | (402) 329-6346 | Jail Roster |
| Platte County Jail Roster | Platte County Detention Facility | Platte County | 1125 East 17th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 | (402) 563-4274 | Jail Roster |
| Red Willow County Jail Roster | Red Willow County Corrections | Red Willow County | 516 Norris Avenue, McCook, NE 69001 | (308)-345-8682 | Jail Roster |
| Richardson County Jail Roster | Richardson County Jail | Richardson County | 1700 Stone Street, Falls City, NE 68355 | (402) 245-2479 | Jail Roster |
| Saline County Jail Roster | Saline County Jail | Saline County | 911 S Main, Wilber, NE 68465 | (402) 821-2111 | Jail Roster |
| Sarpy County Jail Roster | Sarpy County Jail | Sarpy County | 1208 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046 | (402) 593-2298 | Inmate Roster |
| Saunders County Jail Roster | Saunders County Corrections | Saunders County | 387 N Chestnut Street, Wahoo, NE 68066 | (402) 443-5660/ (402) 443-8146 (After hours) | Jail Roster |
| Scotts Bluff County Jail Roster | Scotts Bluff County Adult and Juvenile Detention Center | Scotts Bluff County | 2522 7th Street, Gering, NE 69341 | (308) 436-7300 | Jail Roster |
| Sherman County Jail Roster | Sherman County Jail | Sherman County | 630 O Street, Loup City, NE 68853 | (308) 745-1511 | Jail Roster |
| Stanton County Jail Roster | Stanton County Jail | Stanton County | 804 Ivy Street, Stanton, NE 68779 | (402) 439-2212 | Jail Roster |
| Washington County Jail Roster | Washington County Jail | Washington County | 1535 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008 | (402) 426-6866 | Inmate Roster |
| York County Jail Roster | York County Jail | York County | 510 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467 | (402) 362-6628 | Jail Roster |
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