Recent Nebraska Court Cases
Most recent Nebraska court filings indexed in the Open Public Records database. Each case links to a public-record summary with docket details and parties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| Civil26-80356- | Joshua Neal Eaton and Madeline Anne Eaton | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil26-40342- | Kasey SJ Mullen | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil26-80179- | Heather Dawn Price | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil8:26-cv-00143 | Gonzalez-Martinez v. Bondi et al | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil25-80918- | Debra Lee Mass | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil26-80366- | Natasha Rae Fields | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil26-80201- | Nelson John Abreu | 04/04/2026 |
| Criminal4:22-cr-03077-1 | USA v. Chandran et al | 04/04/2026 |
| Criminal4:22-cr-03077-1 | USA v. Chandran et al | 04/04/2026 |
| Criminal4:22-cr-03077-1 | USA v. Chandran et al | 04/04/2026 |
| Criminal4:22-cr-03077-1 | USA v. Chandran et al | 04/04/2026 |
| Civil25-81057- | Melissa Marie Barrett | 04/03/2026 |
Crime statistics · Omaha · FBI UCR 2024
Reported offenses for the Omaha jurisdiction, total population 480235. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.
| Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|
| Total: 2909 Murder & non-negligent manslaughter: 48 Rape: 410 Robbery: 818 Aggravated assault: 1962 |
Total: 20657 Burglary: 3509 Larceny / theft: 13876 Motor-vehicle theft: 3500 Arson: 119 |
Reporting period: calendar year 2024.
Nebraska public records law
Records held by Omaha city offices, the Douglas County Sheriff, and the Douglas County courts are subject to the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712).
Where to file a records request in Omaha
Police records: file with the Omaha Police Department or via the Douglas County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.
Court records: Douglas County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.
Booking and inmate records: Douglas County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I run a background check in Omaha? ▼
To run a background check in Omaha, NE (Douglas County), the Omaha Police Department Records Section at 505 S. 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (402-444-5600) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division at https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ ($15 by mail, Form CHRC-1). For FBI fingerprint checks, use authorized vendors. Court records for Douglas County are at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi. Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Subjects can request their own record. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: NE State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/), Omaha PD (https://police.cityofomaha.org/).
How do I find someone's address in Omaha? ▼
To find someone's address in Omaha, NE (Douglas County) using public records, free options include: the Douglas County Assessor at https://www.dcassessor.org/ for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; the Douglas County Treasurer for tax-bill mailing addresses; NE Voter Information at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); and Douglas County District Court records at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi, which list addresses on file at the time of any case. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services inmate locator at https://dcsinmatesearch.ne.gov/ shows last known addresses. NE Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Sources: Douglas County (https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/), NE Courts (https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Omaha? ▼
Omaha, NE (Douglas County) inmate search: Douglas County Department of Corrections inmate locator (https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/government/corrections-doc/inmate-information/) — daily search by name. Omaha PD records (https://police.cityofomaha.org/) for recent arrests. Statewide: Nebraska DCS inmate locator (https://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/) for state prisoners. Federal: BOP inmate locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/). Statewide criminal history: Nebraska State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/criminal-history-record-information) $15 name-based. Court records: Nebraska JUSTICE court calendar (https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-courts-records-search/). Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712). Omaha World-Herald for blotter.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Omaha? ▼
Omaha, NE active warrants: Douglas County Sheriff warrant search (https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/warrants) — public list of outstanding warrants by name. Omaha PD wanted list (https://police.cityofomaha.org/most-wanted). Statewide: Nebraska State Patrol Most Wanted (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/most-wanted). Court records: Nebraska JUSTICE court calendar (https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-courts-records-search/) — free name search shows pending criminal cases that often include warrants. Federal warrants: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted) and FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Crime Stoppers Omaha (https://www.omahacrimestoppers.org/) for tips. Always confirm directly with issuing court clerk before acting — Douglas County District Court (https://www.courts.nebraska.gov/courts/district/douglas).
How do I run a background check in Omaha? ▼
To run a background check in Omaha, NE (Douglas County), the Omaha Police Department Records Section at 505 S. 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (402-444-5600) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division at https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ ($15 by mail, Form CHRC-1). For FBI fingerprint checks, use authorized vendors. Court records for Douglas County are at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi. Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Subjects can request their own record. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: NE State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/), Omaha PD (https://police.cityofomaha.org/).
How do I find someone's address in Omaha? ▼
To find someone's address in Omaha, NE (Douglas County) using public records, free options include: the Douglas County Assessor at https://www.dcassessor.org/ for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; the Douglas County Treasurer for tax-bill mailing addresses; NE Voter Information at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); and Douglas County District Court records at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi, which list addresses on file at the time of any case. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services inmate locator at https://dcsinmatesearch.ne.gov/ shows last known addresses. NE Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Sources: Douglas County (https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/), NE Courts (https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/).