Buffalo County, NE Arrests & Jail Records

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office accepts arrest record requests via their Public Records Request Form, submitted to 1512 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847. The Records Division processes requests within 4 to 5 business days, charging $5 for basic reports plus $0.25 per page for additional documents. For inquiries about arrest records, individuals can contact the Sheriff's Records Department directly by phone during regular business hours or submit written requests through mail or in person at their physical office.

The Kearney Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining arrest records in the County. To obtain these records, individuals must complete a Public Records Request form, available on the department's official website or at its physical office. The request typically requires details such as the incident date, location, and names of the individuals involved.

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) manages the state's criminal history records, which include arrests, charges, and convictions reported by law enforcement across Nebraska.

To request a criminal record, individuals can use the Criminal History Report portal. This online system allows for a name-based search by entering the subject's full name and date of birth. The fee for each search is $15.50, payable by credit or debit card.

For more complete records, including arrest information not publicly available, a fingerprint-based request is required. This can be done by submitting a completed fingerprint card, a Criminal History Record Request form, and a $12.50 processing fee to:

Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division 3800 NW 12th Street, Suite A Lincoln, NE 68521

In-person requests can also be made at this address during normal business hours. Valid ID is required.

Individuals seeking arrest records that resulted in formal charges in Buffalo County can contact the District Court or the County Court, depending on the nature of the case. These records are maintained by the Clerk of theDistrict Court and are accessible in person at:

Buffalo County Courthouse 1512 Central Avenue Kearney, NE 68847

To obtain criminal court records in person, requesters must provide the name of the individual involved or a case number. Copy fees may apply.

Online access to the County criminal case information is available through the Nebraska Judicial Branch's JUSTICE Search. This platform allows for public searches of court records statewide, including Buffalo County.

Current arrest records may also be found on trusted third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offer broader and faster access to public data.