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Rock 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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Property records

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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Rock County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Bassett
Population
1,262
Area
1,012 sq mi
Founded
1888
Cities and towns
1

Rock County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Rock County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Rock County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Rock County is primarily provided by Rock County Sheriff's Office. There are no separate municipal police departments within Rock County, as the Sheriff's Office covers all law enforcement duties.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Rock County Sheriff's Office, located at 400 State Street in Bassett, Nebraska 68714, is the primary law enforcement agency for Rock County's unincorporated areas and provides support to municipal departments. To inquire about current inmates or detention status, citizens should contact the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours. Rock County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and can be requested under Nebraska's Public Records Statutes, specifically Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712 through §84-712.09, which establishes the framework for public access to government records. Written requests for arrest records should be submitted to the Sheriff's Office, and the agency has four business days to respond to such requests, though they may extend this timeline if records require extensive compilation. For current warrant information or arrest logs, citizens should contact the Sheriff's Office directly, as Rock County does not maintain an online inmate search portal due to its small size and limited detention capacity.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Rock County are maintained by Rock County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to 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 Rock County are taken and retained by Rock County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. Mugshots may also be available through third-party websites, although the official source remains the Sheriff's Office.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Rock County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Rock County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
8
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
clay pit, sand pit, gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1982

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 8 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.

Brown County Holt County Bassett Newport N 20 miles
Rock 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 Rock County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 6 investigations in Rock County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $10,627 in back wages agreed for 13 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
6
Back wages agreed
$10,627
Workers due back wages
13
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
4
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
TURP'S Auto CARE, LLCBassett1$7,3754
Rock County Community HospitalBassett1$2,5574
Sanger's Market, Inc.Bassett3$6955
Bassett Livestock auction, Inc.Bassett1$00

Every employer on the Rock County record, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has 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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Rock County public-records FAQs

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

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

How can I get a criminal background check in Rock 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 do I look up sex offenders in Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock County, Nebraska?

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