OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Nebraska JUSTICE case search
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Nebraska State Patrol CID
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Nebraska

Nebraska's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Nebraska Supreme Court maintains court records through the JUSTICE statewide case search. Nebraska State Patrol CID holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, District and County Court filings — are held at the county level.

Nebraska has 93 counties. The state uses two parallel district systems: 12 judicial districts for trial-level District Courts, and six geographic districts for Court of Appeals panel assignment. These don't align — a case in Judicial District 4 (Douglas County) might go to a Court of Appeals panel drawn from a different geographic region. JUSTICE's statewide coverage makes Nebraska unusually searchable; older records and specialized filings may require a clerk's office visit.

Counties in Nebraska

Nebraska has 93 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. While JUSTICE provides strong statewide coverage, some sensitive case types are restricted from public view. Older records may require a clerk's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026