Offutt A F B, Nebraska Public Records

Nebraska's bond and bail process allows those arrested to secure release while awaiting trial, with arrangements handled through the jail's administrative office. Anyone seeking information about a recent arrest can check the facility's online resources or contact the jail directly.

The Nebraska State Patrol offers additional resources for Sarpy County residents seeking information on criminal records, including fingerprinting services and access to statewide databases. These records are essential for employers, landlords, and individuals conducting personal background checks.

Real estate transactions and land use records fall under the purview of the Sarpy County Register of Deeds (https://www.sarpy.com/register-of-deeds), which maintains documentation of property transfers and deed recordings throughout Sarpy County, including parcels associated with the base.

Active-duty members face a choice based on their legal residence: those claiming Nebraska residency participate in Sarpy County elections, while personnel maintaining residence in other states vote via absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Nebraska residents stationed at the base can register online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website at www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration or submit a completed Nebraska Voter Registration Application to the Election Commissioner. Registration must be completed by 6:00 p.m. On the third Friday before any election (18 days prior for the November 3, 2026 general election). The state requires voters to provide either a valid Nebraska driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number during registration. Same-day registration remains available during early voting periods at the Election Commissioner's office. As an unincorporated federal installation, the base has no municipal government and therefore no mayoral or city council elections. Residents participate in county, state, and federal contests instead. Nebraska conducts statewide elections in even-numbered years, with the November 3, 2026 general election featuring races for Governor (Jim Pillen elected in 2022), U.S. Senate (neither seat up in 2026 as Sen. Deb Fischer was re-elected in 2024 and Sen. Pete Ricketts faces election in 2024 for his appointed term through 2026), and the Nebraska Legislature, the state's unique nonpartisan unicameral body with 49 senators serving staggered four-year terms. County offices including the Board of Commissioners, County Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, and Treasurer also appear on the ballot. Legislative District 3 represents the base and southeastern Sarpy County. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Lookup tool at www.sarpy.gov/election-commissioner or by calling (402) 593-2167. The state assigns voters to specific precincts based on residential address, with polling locations typically in schools, community centers, or public buildings. On Election Day, polls operate from 8:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Early voting begins approximately 30 days before Election Day and continues through the day before the election at the Election Commissioner's office during regular business hours. Nebraska requires no excuse for early voting. Public election records include voter registration lists available for purchase for political purposes under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1006, candidate filing information maintained by the Election Commissioner and Secretary of State, and campaign finance reports filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission at www.nadc.nebraska.gov. The Election Commissioner posts unofficial results on election night at www.sarpy.gov/election-commissioner, with official canvass results certified within roughly two weeks. In November 2024, Sarpy County reported approximately 58% voter turnout with over 115,000 ballots cast in the presidential election, reflecting its status as a Republican-leaning suburban county, though recent population growth and demographic shifts have made local races more competitive. Nebraska provides mail-in absentee voting to any registered voter upon request. Voters can obtain applications from the Election Commissioner by phone, mail, email, or through the online portal at www.sarpy.gov/election-commissioner. Completed applications must arrive by 6:00 p.m. On the second Friday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters under UOCAVA can request ballots through the Federal Voting Assistance Program at www.fvap.gov. Completed absentee ballots must reach the Election Commissioner's office by 8:00 p.m. On Election Day or bear an Election Day postmark and arrive within specified timeframes to count. The state does not offer permanent absentee voter status, voters must request ballots for each election.