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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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York County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
York
Population
14,125
Area
576 sq mi
Founded
1855
Cities and towns
5

York County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. York County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of York County. In addition to these duties, the Sheriff's Office collaborates with other local law enforcement agencies to ensure full coverage and response to incidents across York County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in York County is provided by York County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments. Other municipalities, such as Henderson and McCool Junction, have their own police departments or rely on the Sheriff's Office for policing services.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. York County Sheriff's Office, located at 510 Lincoln Avenue in York, Nebraska 68467, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of York County and provides countywide services including operating York County jail and serving civil process. York County Jail houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates, with inmate information available by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours. Arrest records in York County are considered public records under Nebraska Revised Statutes §84-712 through §84-712.09, which comprise the Nebraska Public Records Act.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in York County are maintained by York County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the Nebraska Public Records Law.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in York County are taken and retained by York 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 or online databases that compile such information.

York County Treasurer, located at the same address (phone: 402-362-7869), collects property taxes and maintains tax payment history records. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 (phone: 402-471-2871).

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in York County

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

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What is on record in York County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
9
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1969

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 0 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 9 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.

1 mile
York 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. Hover a dot for its name.
Nebraska mine map and abandoned mine records

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

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

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

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