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Franklin 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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Franklin County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Franklin
Population
2,889
Area
576 sq mi
Founded
1867
Cities and towns
6

Franklin County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Franklin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Franklin County.

Police Departments. In addition to Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Franklin County is served by municipal police departments in cities such as Franklin and Hildreth.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Franklin County, Nebraska are primarily provided by Franklin County Sheriff's Office, located at Franklin County Courthouse, 405 15th Avenue, Franklin, NE 68939. Inmate information can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Franklin County does not maintain a publicly accessible online inmate roster due to the small size of the facility. Arrest records and booking information in Franklin County are public records under Nebraska Revised Statute § 84-712, which establishes the state's public records law.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Franklin County are maintained by Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing residents to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Franklin County are taken and retained by Franklin County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

The jail is located at 405 15th Avenue, Franklin, NE 68939. You can also call the jail directly at (308) 425-6231 for inmate information.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Franklin County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Franklin County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
17
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1973 to 1974

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.

Franklin Hildreth Upland Campbell Riverton Naponee N 10 miles
Franklin 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 Franklin County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 7 investigations in Franklin County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $295 in back wages agreed for 1 worker. 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
7
Back wages agreed
$295
Workers due back wages
1
Civil money penalties
$2,045
Employers on the record
7
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Hildreth IGAHildreth1$2951
Grandview ManorCampbell1$00
Franklin Health Care CenterFranklin1$00
Rightway Inc.Franklin1$00
Black Powder, LLCFranklin1$00
Oak Creek Aviaries, Inc.Campbell1$00
Sherda Enterprises LLCFranklin1$00

Every employer on the Franklin 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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Franklin County public-records FAQs

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

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Franklin County are kept by the Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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