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Find the right office in Garfield County. Court cases, deeds and parcels, sheriff and jail records, vital records and county filings, each linked to the office that keeps them.
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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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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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Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Nebraska Secretary of State.
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Search property and claim status by individual name or business through the state treasurer.
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Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Nebraska.
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County profile
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Garfield County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order within Garfield County.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Garfield County is primarily provided by Garfield County Sheriff's Office.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Garfield County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Garfield County Courthouse at 250 South 8th Street in Burwell, NE 68823, is the primary law enforcement agency for Garfield County's unincorporated areas and provides support to municipal police when needed. Garfield County Detention Facility, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates arrested within Garfield County; for current inmate information, citizens may contact the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Garfield County does not maintain an online inmate roster system due to its small detention capacity. Arrest records in Garfield County are considered public records under Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712, which establishes the Nebraska Public Records Act. For urgent law enforcement matters, citizens should dial 911; for non-emergency situations, contact the Sheriff's Office or Burwell Police Department directly during regular business hours.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Garfield County are maintained by Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the Nebraska Public Records Law, also known as the Nebraska Open Records Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. The booking process involves photographing and fingerprinting the detainee, and records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Garfield County are taken and retained by Garfield County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a request in person.
Labor Department file
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 8 investigations in Garfield County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $2,720 in back wages agreed for 2 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.
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop Valley Alfalfa, Inc. | Burwell | 1 | $2,720 | 2 |
| Burwell Butter Factory, Inc. | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Maverick Truck Stop and Cafe, Inc. | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Spelts Lumber Company of Burwell, Inc. | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Loup Valley MacHing Manufacturing | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Loup Valley Alfalfa, Inc. | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Burwell Pharmacy, LLC | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| D31, LLC | Burwell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Garfield County record, by back wages agreed; 0 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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Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Garfield County Sheriff or a city police department in Garfield County. Ask that agency for its record.
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.
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.
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.
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Garfield County are kept by the Garfield County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.
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.
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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