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Pierce 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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Pierce County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Pierce
Population
7,317
Area
575 sq mi
Founded
1859
Cities and towns
4

Pierce County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Pierce County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the unincorporated areas of Pierce County.

Police Departments. In addition to Pierce County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Pierce County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Pierce Police Department and the Plainview Police Department. These agencies have jurisdiction within their respective city limits and work in coordination with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional law enforcement initiatives.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Pierce County Sheriff's Office, located at 111 West Court Street in Pierce, NE 68767, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Pierce County. Pierce County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same courthouse location, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving short-term sentences. Inmate information can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Pierce County does not currently maintain a full online inmate roster. Arrest records in Pierce County are considered public information under Nebraska's Public Records Statutes, specifically Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712, which establishes the public's right to examine government records. Some records may be withheld if they pertain to ongoing investigations or are otherwise exempt under §84-712.05.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Pierce County are maintained by Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Pierce County are taken and retained by Pierce 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.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Pierce County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Pierce County

Producing when recorded
1
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
16
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1963 to 1971

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 mine site inside the county: 1 site producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 16 holes drawn 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.

Plainview Pierce Osmond Hadar Foster McLean N 10 miles
Pierce 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
Named workings recorded in Pierce County (1 shown, 16 unnamed on the map)

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.

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Wage and hour cases in Pierce County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 10 investigations in Pierce County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $10,955 in back wages agreed for 5 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
10
Back wages agreed
$10,955
Workers due back wages
5
Civil money penalties
$742
Employers on the record
9
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
City of PlainviewPlainview1$8,2512
GEEDEECEE Enterprises, Inc.Plainview1$2,0441
Cornhusker Auto Center, Inc.Plainview2$4971
White TRUCKING, L.L.C.Hadar1$1631
Mitch's Food CenterPlainview1$00
Hometown Market USA, InclPierce1$00
Schuettler's GroceryOsmond1$00
Plainview Manor, Inc.Plainview1$00
Shane & Jamie TaylorPierce1$00

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

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

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

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