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Keya Paha 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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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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Keya Paha County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Springview
Population
769
Area
773 sq mi
Founded
1884
Cities and towns
3

Keya Paha County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order within Keya Paha County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Keya Paha County is primarily provided by Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office, as there are no separate municipal police departments within Keya Paha County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Keya Paha County is primarily provided by Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Keya Paha County Courthouse, 310 Gilman Avenue, Springview, NE 69252. Inmate and jail information can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Keya Paha County does not maintain an online inmate roster due to its small detention capacity. The only incorporated county in Keya Paha County is Springview, which does not maintain a separate municipal police department; all law enforcement functions are handled by Keya Paha County Sheriff. Arrest records and booking information are public records under Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712, which establishes the state's public records law requiring government agencies to provide access to records unless specifically exempted. Mugshots and booking photos are considered public records in Nebraska and may be obtained through the Sheriff's Office, though Keya Paha County does not publish these online.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Keya Paha County are maintained primarily by Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office.

Jail & Inmate Records. Keya Paha County Jail, operated by Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office, handles the detention of individuals arrested within Keya Paha County.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Keya Paha County are taken and retained by Keya Paha County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Keya Paha County

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What is on record in Keya Paha County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
9
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1964

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 9 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.

Springview Burton N 20 miles
Keya Paha 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 Keya Paha County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation in Keya Paha County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $0 in back wages agreed for 0 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
1
Back wages agreed
$0
Workers due back wages
0
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
1
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Tom L. MundorfSpringview1$00

Every employer on the Keya Paha 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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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?

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

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

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