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Deuel County, Nebraska Public Records

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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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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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Deuel County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Chappell
Population
1,838
Area
441 sq mi
Founded
1889
Cities and towns
2

Deuel County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Deuel County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Deuel County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Deuel County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Deuel County is supported by the Chappell Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Deuel County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Deuel County and provides patrol, investigations, civil process, and detention services. Inmate information can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Deuel County does not currently maintain an online inmate roster due to the facility's small size and limited staffing. Arrest records and booking reports in Deuel County are public records under Nebraska Revised Statute 84-712, the state's public records law.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Deuel County are maintained by Deuel County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under Nebraska's public records law, known as the Nebraska Public Records Statutes.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Deuel County are taken and retained by Deuel County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. The availability of mugshots can vary, and the Sheriff's Office provides guidance on how to access these images.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Deuel County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Deuel County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
17
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, clay pit
Maps surveyed
1961 to 1972

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 17 holes inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Nebraska has no abandoned mine program.

Chappell Big Springs N 10 miles
Deuel County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Nebraska mine map and abandoned mine records

Nebraska abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Deuel County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 6 investigations in Deuel County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $10,187 in back wages agreed for 32 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
6
Back wages agreed
$10,187
Workers due back wages
32
Civil money penalties
$4,538
Employers on the record
6
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Ford Health Care Systems, LLCChappell1$8,12511
Miller Memorial Care CenterChappell1$8168
Bosselman Inc of Big SpringsBig Springs1$68612
DLD Grain & Feed, Inc.Big Springs1$5601
Schad ManagementBig Springs1$00
L & B Enterprises, Inc.Chappell1$00

Every employer on the Deuel County record, by back wages agreed; 2 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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Deuel County public-records FAQs

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

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Deuel County are kept by the Deuel 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 Deuel 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 Deuel 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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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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