Nebraska Background Checks

Nebraska Criminal Records

The CID (Criminal Identification Division) is operated by the Nebraska State Patrol and maintains the state central repository of all Nebraska criminal records and fingerprint records. The CID receives information concerning criminal offenses, including arrest and fingerprint records associated with anyone who commits a felony. The CID is also responsible for distributing this information to any authorized requesters, such as law enforcement agencies and other government agencies with a criminal justice purpose.

The CID was created in accordance with Nebraska legislature that passed the Security, Privacy and Dissemination of Criminal History Information Act. This bill was passed in order to streamline Nebraska’s criminal records into one place for easier access and stricter control. The goals were to make criminal record-keeping more efficient, to better protect individual’s privacy by improving administrative protocol, to open the system to periodic audits, and to make it easier for the public to gain access to Nebraska criminal records.

Subsequently, Nebraska criminal records, specifically the RAP (Arrest and Prosecution) sheet, are available upon request to the general public and list any arrests along with resulting dispositions. Dispositions could be convictions, null pros, nullified convictions, acquittals, verdicts that were set aside, or even pardons.

When requesting an individual’s RAP sheet, you need to include the person’s full name, date of birth, social security number and any aliases or maiden name, if known. This request can be made through the mail or in person at the Nebraska State Patrol office in Lincoln.

When requesting criminal records by mail do the following:

For additional information on obtaining Nebraska criminal records, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at the address or phone number below:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
3800 NW 12th St., Suite A
P.O. Box 94907
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-4545

Resource Links
Nebraska Criminal History Reports
Request Form

Nebraska Court Records

The Nebraska Trial Courts Case System (referred to as JUSTICE) is an online system that offers the public access to Nebraska court records for cases tried in any Nebraska court, except Douglas County District Court. This system allows one-time users to pay a $15 fee per search, or you can become a monthly subscriber if you plan to conduct significant research into Nebraska court records.

When searching the JUSTICE system, you can search using the involved party name, which can produce up to 30 case results. You also have three days to view your search results. If you need Nebraska court records from Douglas County District Court, you can visit the county-run group CPAN (County’s Public Access Network), which contains real property records, document filings, court case information and voter registration information. The cost is $30 per month, which includes up to 250 searches with additional searches costing $.12 each. If you just need one-time information, it’s best to contact the clerk and conduct a traditional Nebraska court records search.

To search for court records online do the following:

For additional information on obtaining Nebraska court records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:

Administrative Office of the Courts
1445 K Street
1213 State Capitol
P. O. Box 98910
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-3730

Clerk of Douglas County District Court
1701 Farnam
Omaha, NE 68183
(402) 444-7018

Resource Links
Nebraska Court Case Search

Nebraska Jail Records

To obtain Nebraska jail records, including the status of inmates, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services provides access to an online inmate locator system. By entering the inmate’s first and last name or his or her unique ID number, you are provided with any information on file.

Victim Services are very comprehensive in Nebraska, and Nebraska jail records and inmate status updates are provided through VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), as well as a toll-free number that victims can call 24 hours a day. Victim Services will notify you of any changes in the inmate’s status, such as release, parole hearing, death or any other important information.

To search for jail records online do the following:

For additional information on locating Nebraska jail records, please contact the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services at the address or phone number below:

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Records Administrator
P.O. Box 94661
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2654

Victim Services 24-hour Hotline
(877) 806-2909

VINE Hotline
(877) 634-8463

Resource Links
Nebraska Inmate Information Locator

Nebraska Driving Records

Although Nebraska driving records are considered public information, because of privacy concerns, individuals may request only their own Nebraska driving record. Individuals or businesses requesting multiple Nebraska driving records or another person’s driving record must certify that the reason for the request is on the list of exempted uses. This includes a federal or state government agency, or any agency with a criminal justice purpose, insurance companies, or if the individual signed his consent.

Nebraska driving records include a full history, such as full name, date of birth, license information and status, address, physical description, county of residence and any convictions, speeding tickets, moving violations or accidents. Simply fill out the request form, include a $3 fee per record request, and if mailing, have the form notarized. If you are submitting the form in person, be prepared to show government-issued identification. If you are requesting another person’s Nebraska driving records in person, the form must include the notarized signature of the individual in question.

For additional information on obtaining Minnesota driving records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver and Vehicle Services Division-Records Unit
301 South 13th St., Suite 301
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 471-3918

Resource Links
Nebraska Driving Record Information

Additional Resources

Nebraska Sexual Offender Registry
Nebraska Attorney General