Real-Time Nebraska Court Search
Nebraska Statewide Criminal Background Check
Order a Nebraska statewide criminal background check that searches county and district court records across all 93 counties.
Moreover, every result arrives in about 24 hours with the charge, plea, finding, and full sentence.
What It Is
What Is a Nebraska Statewide Criminal Background Check?
A Nebraska statewide criminal background check searches the state’s trial court records by name and date of birth.
Nebraska places a county court and a district court in every county.
Consequently, one statewide search reaches both courts in all 93 counties at once.
Our search pulls felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases filed in those courts.
Each record then shows the file date, the disposition, and the complete sentence.
Employers, landlords, and staffing firms use it to screen Nebraska applicants quickly.
Before you order, review the Nebraska background screening laws that shape how you can use each record.
Court Coverage
How Nebraska Courts Store Criminal Records
Nebraska runs a unified trial court system that the state’s JUSTICE case management system tracks.
Meanwhile, the Judicial Branch updates that case listing every night.
County Courts
County courts hear misdemeanors, traffic citations, and infractions.
They also hold felony cases until a preliminary hearing sends them upward.
District Courts
District courts try felony cases and hear appeals from county courts.
Twelve judicial districts cover the entire state.
Nightly Updates
New filings appear within about 24 hours of court entry.
As a result, your report reflects recent charges, not stale data.
Source: Nebraska.gov JUSTICE FAQ. Sealed, juvenile, and other non-public cases never appear in results.
Compare Sources
Court Search vs. Nebraska State Patrol Repository
Many employers assume the Nebraska State Patrol report covers everything.
However, the state repository only lists arrests where police took fingerprints.
In fact, the state’s own portal says citation cases and minor traffic violations stay out of it.
A court-based search fills that gap, because every charge filed in a trial court appears.
| Feature | BCS Statewide Court Search | NSP Name-Based Report |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 per name + $20 state fee | $45.00 online |
| Turnaround | About 24 hours | Up to 3 business days |
| Cited cases (no fingerprints) | Included when filed in court | Not included |
| Traffic and infraction cases | Included | Minor violations excluded |
| Sentence and court costs | Full detail with register of actions | Disposition summary |
| FCRA-compliant employment report | Yes, with researcher review | Raw record only |
NSP facts come from the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal History Record Requests page.
Report Contents
What Your Nebraska Criminal Records Search Shows
Every hit comes back with the full court story, so you never guess at the outcome.
Case Summary
Court, case ID, citation number, classification, and filing agency.
Charges and Dispositions
Each count with offense date, plea, finding, and offense class.
Full Sentence
Fines, jail, probation, court costs, and payments on record.
Parties and Officers
Prosecutor, defendant identifiers, and arresting agency.
Register of Actions
A dated timeline of every filing, order, and DMV notice.
DMV Abstracts
Notes on abstracts, suspension requests, and compliance filings.
Pricing
Simple Pricing, Fast Nebraska Results
You pay one flat service price plus the state fee.
There is no setup fee, and you never pay a monthly minimum.
Plus, most searches return within 24 hours of your order.
Common names or court follow-up can occasionally add time, and we tell you right away.
Nebraska Statewide Criminal Search
$20 per name
+ $20 state fee
- County and district courts, all 93 counties
- Felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases
- Full disposition and sentence detail
- About 24-hour turnaround
How to Order
How to Order a Nebraska State Criminal Search
Open an Account
First, sign up online and verify your business in minutes.
Get Consent
Next, give the applicant an FCRA disclosure and collect a signed authorization.
Enter the Applicant
Then, enter the full name, any aliases, and date of birth.
Review the Report
Finally, view results in your secure dashboard within about 24 hours.
Compliance
Nebraska Laws That Affect How You Use Results
Nebraska adds a few rules on top of the federal FCRA.
Above all, you must follow them before you act on any record.
Sealed Records, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523
Nebraska seals arrests with no charges after one year.
Likewise, it seals completed diversions after two years and dismissals right away.
Employers may not ask about sealed records, according to § 29-3523.
Ban-the-Box, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-202
Public employers must wait until an applicant meets minimum qualifications.
Only then can they ask about criminal history, under § 48-202.
Private employers, by contrast, face no state ban-the-box rule.
Set-Aside Convictions, § 29-2264
A court can set aside certain convictions after the sentence ends.
Still, a set-aside nullifies the conviction but does not seal the court file.
Federal FCRA Seven-Year Rule
The FCRA limits non-conviction records to seven years.
Convictions, however, have no federal time limit in Nebraska.
For every statute, agency, and lookback detail, read our full Nebraska employment screening laws guide.
Sample Report
Sample Nebraska Statewide Criminal Background Check
This sample shows exactly how two Nebraska court records appear in your report.
All names, numbers, and identifiers below are fictitious.
Case Summary
Parties and Attorneys
| Party | Status | Details | Attorney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaintiff | Active | State of Nebraska | Gregory T Winfield433 N. Chestnut, Suite 1, Wahoo NE 68066402-555-0148 |
| Defendant | Active | Brianna L Kessling418 Meadowlark Ln, Union City TN 38261DOB 03/11/1997 · Driver’s License TN *****4172 | None listed |
Offense Information
Count 01 · Speeding 11-15 MPH County/State · Infraction
Sentence includes: State Fine of $75.00
Arresting Officers
Court Costs Information
| Incurred By | Account | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defendant | Filing Fees | 03/18/2024 | $14.00 |
| Defendant | NSC Education Fee | 03/18/2024 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | Dispute Resolution Fee | 03/18/2024 | $0.75 |
| Defendant | Indigent Defense Fee | 03/18/2024 | $3.00 |
| Defendant | Uniform Data Analysis Fee | 03/18/2024 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | J.R.F. | 03/18/2024 | $6.00 |
| Defendant | Filing Fee/JRF | 03/18/2024 | $6.00 |
| Defendant | Civil Legal Services Fund | 03/18/2024 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | L.E.I.F. | 03/18/2024 | $2.00 |
| Defendant | LASF/Non-waivable | 03/18/2024 | $2.00 |
| Defendant | Legal Aid/Services Fund | 03/18/2024 | $4.25 |
| Defendant | Automation Fee | 03/18/2024 | $8.00 |
Financial Activity
- No trust money is held by the court
- No fee money is held by the court
Payments Made to the Court
| Applied To | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing Fees | $14.00 |
| NSC Education Fee | $1.00 |
| Dispute Resolution Fee | $0.75 |
| Indigent Defense Fee | $3.00 |
| Uniform Data Analysis | $1.00 |
| J.R.F. | $6.00 |
| Filing Fee/JRF | $6.00 |
| Civil Legal Services Fund | $1.00 |
| L.E.I.F. | $2.00 |
| LASF/Non-waivable | $2.00 |
| Legal Aid/Services Fund | $4.25 |
| Automation Fee | $8.00 |
| State Fines | $75.00 |
Register of Actions
- 10/04/2024File Purged/Destroyed
- 08/05/2024Order-Accept Waiver · Image ID D00271946C06
- 08/05/2024Compliance to DMV · Image ID D00271945C06
- 08/05/2024Abstract Sent to DMV
- 08/05/2024Appearance Date
- 08/02/2024Waiver and Plea of Guilty · Image ID D00271944C06
- 05/06/2024Suspension Request to DMV
- 03/25/2024Failure to Appear
- 03/18/2024Citation · Initiated by party State of Nebraska · Image ID 000304417C06
Case Summary
Parties and Attorneys
| Party | Status | Details | Attorney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaintiff | Active | State of Nebraska | Renee M Castellano1819 Farnam Street, Suite 200, Omaha NE 68183402-555-0192 |
| Defendant | Active | Brianna L Kessling418 Meadowla (address truncated in court record), Union City TN 38261DOB 03/11/1997 · Driver’s License TN *****4172 | None listed |
Offense Information
Count 01 · Following too close · Infraction
Sentence includes: State Fine of $50.00
Count 02 · Violate hand-held wireless comm dev-1st · Infraction
Sentence includes: State Fine of $200.00
Arresting Officers
Court Costs Information
| Incurred By | Account | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defendant | Filing Fees | 11/12/2025 | $10.00 |
| Defendant | NSC Education Fee | 11/12/2025 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | Dispute Resolution Fee | 11/12/2025 | $0.75 |
| Defendant | Indigent Defense Fee | 11/12/2025 | $3.00 |
| Defendant | Uniform Data Analysis Fee | 11/12/2025 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | J.R.F. | 11/12/2025 | $6.00 |
| Defendant | Filing Fee/JRF | 11/12/2025 | $10.00 |
| Defendant | Civil Legal Services Fund | 11/12/2025 | $1.00 |
| Defendant | L.E.I.F. | 11/12/2025 | $2.00 |
| Defendant | LASF/Non-waivable | 11/12/2025 | $2.00 |
| Defendant | Legal Aid/Services Fund | 11/12/2025 | $4.25 |
| Defendant | Automation Fee | 11/12/2025 | $8.00 |
Financial Activity
- No trust money is held by the court
- No fee money is held by the court
Register of Actions
- 03/05/2026Failure to Pay
- 02/19/2026E-Msg Time Pay Misc. · Image ID D07418823C01
- 01/20/2026Waiver and Plea of Guilty · Initiated by party Brianna L Kessling · mv · Image ID 3107442CRC01
- 01/20/2026Time Payment Application/Order · Date Due: 02/27/2026 · mv · Image ID 3095516CRC01
- 01/20/2026Abstract Sent to DMV
- 11/12/2025Citation/Complaint · Initiated by party State of Nebraska · Image ID N25316QXRC01
Fictitious sample. Any resemblance to a real person, case, or attorney is coincidental.
Why BCS
Why Employers Choose BCS Background Screening LLC
Researcher Review
A trained researcher checks name and date of birth on every hit.
That way, you never receive a record for the wrong person.
FCRA Compliance
We follow FCRA accuracy rules and supply the disclosure and adverse action forms you need.
Secure Accounts
Every user account includes optional Multiple Authentication Factor (MAF) for extra login protection.
Add-On Searches
Build a Complete Nebraska Background Check
A statewide court search works best with a few targeted add-ons.
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FAQs
Nebraska Statewide Criminal Background Check FAQs
What does a Nebraska statewide criminal background check include?
It searches county and district court records in all 93 Nebraska counties.
Results show felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases with dispositions and full sentences.
How much does a Nebraska statewide criminal search cost?
The search costs $20 per name plus a $20 state fee.
Also, you pay no setup fee and no monthly minimum.
How long does a Nebraska state criminal search take?
Most searches finish in about 24 hours.
Occasionally, common names or court follow-up add a short delay.
Is this the same as a Nebraska State Patrol report?
No, it is a court-based search instead.
The NSP report lists only fingerprinted arrests and skips cited cases.
Our search, however, shows every charge filed in a Nebraska trial court.
How far back does a Nebraska criminal records search go?
Nebraska sets no lookback limit on convictions.
Meanwhile, the FCRA caps non-conviction records at seven years for most jobs.
Will sealed or set-aside records appear?
Sealed records never appear, because § 29-3523 removes them from public view.
A set-aside conviction may still appear, though the court marks it as set aside.
Can private employers in Nebraska ask about criminal history?
Yes, private employers can ask at any stage.
Only public employers must wait under the ban-the-box law, § 48-202.
What do I need to order a Nebraska statewide search?
You need an account, the applicant’s signed FCRA authorization, full name, and date of birth.
After that, you can order online in under a minute.
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BCS Background Screening LLC is a consumer reporting agency. This page offers general information, not legal advice. Always confirm current Nebraska and federal rules with your legal counsel.