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Box Butte County, Nebraska Public Records

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County court

Nebraska Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska handles bankruptcy cases filed in Nebraska. Its dockets, claims and case documents are searched through PACER.

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Property records

Nebraska Property Records

The Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division issues assessment rules, valuation guides and protest forms and oversees the homestead exemption. Parcel records are kept by each county assessor.

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Box Butte County Sheriff Office

The Box Butte County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.

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City records

Box Butte County Clerk

The Box Butte County Clerk keeps the minutes of the county board, the county's records and the registrations and licences the county issues.

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Court records

Box Butte County Court

The Box Butte County Court hears the probate, small claims, traffic and juvenile cases filed in the county, and the clerk magistrate keeps its records.

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Box Butte County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Alliance
Population
10,842
Area
1,075 sq mi
Founded
1886
Cities and towns
2

Box Butte County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Box Butte County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Box Butte County. This office manages Box Butte County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records.

Police Departments. Box Butte County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Box Butte County Sheriff's Office and the Alliance Police Department. These agencies collaborate on major crimes and public safety initiatives, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Box Butte County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 104 Box Butte Avenue in Alliance, Nebraska 69301, provides primary law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Box Butte County and operates Box Butte County Detention Center. Inmates housed at Box Butte County Detention Center can be located through direct contact with the jail at or by visiting the facility in person during business hours to inquire about current detainees. The Alliance Police Department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency for Box Butte County seat, providing 24-hour police services to the city of Alliance and maintaining its own records division. Arrest records in Box Butte County are considered public information under Nebraska's Public Records Statutes, specifically Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712, which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public records maintained by governmental bodies. Box Butte County does not have tribal police jurisdictions, as there are no federally recognized tribal lands within county boundaries.

Criminal Records. Criminal records in Box Butte County, NE are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Box Butte County, NE are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

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Wage and hour cases in Box Butte County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 18 investigations in Box Butte County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $90,781 in back wages agreed for 81 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
18
Back wages agreed
$90,781
Workers due back wages
81
Civil money penalties
$81,628
Employers on the record
16
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Jelinek Custom Cleaning, INc.Alliance1$51,88131
MLCS Family and Youth Services, LLCAlliance2$28,14411
Human Services, Inc.Alliance1$7,07718
Alliance Hospitality, LLCAlliance1$1,88111
Brenda's CottageAlliance1$1,0825
K. L. Wood & CompanyAlliance1$5462
Hemingford Community Care CenterHemingford1$1432
The Outpost, Inc.Alliance1$281
Bassco, LLC.Alliance1$00
Alliance Animal Clinic, P.CAlliance1$00
Alliance LTC Investors, LLCAlliance1$00
Safeway, Inc.Alliance1$00
Western Cooperative Company, Inc.Alliance1$00
Alliance Grocery Kart, Inc.Alliance1$00
Nebraska Brand CommitteeAlliance1$00
BNSF Railway CompanyAlliance1$00

Every employer on the Box Butte County record, by back wages agreed; 3 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Nebraska wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Box Butte County Sheriff or a city police department in Box Butte County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

The Nebraska criminal history record comes from the Nebraska State Patrol, Criminal Identification Division (Central Repository). Name based report (RAP sheet) on any person, online, or in person at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area office with the Criminal History Record Request form; fingerprint based national checks cost more. Fee: $45.00.

How can I look up sex offenders in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Search the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry (Nebraska State Patrol), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Register with the County Clerk or Election Commissioner or through the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division. You can also register online with the state online registration. Mail registrations must be postmarked by the third Friday before an election; in person registration at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner's office is open until 6 p.m. on the second Friday before an election.

How do I look up property records in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Box Butte County are kept by the Box Butte County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Certified birth and death certificates for Nebraska come from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Online through the DHHS Vital Records ordering site, by mail with a check or money order made out to Vital Records to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5065, or in person at 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln. Fee: $17.00 per copy of a birth certificate and $16.00 per copy of a death certificate.

How do I find business license records in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Business entity filings are searched with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Any Nebraska city or village may impose an occupation tax, a privilege or license tax on an occupation or business within its boundaries.

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