Adams County Court Records

Adams County court records are the official records maintained by the courts in Adams County. They include case files, court decisions, and documentation of legal proceedings in the county. These records include the Adams County arrest records, which record when an individual was detained or taken into custody by county law enforcement officials.

Are Court Records Public in Adams County?

Court records are public records under Nebraska’s public records law from the Nebraska Revised Statutes § 84-712. This law, therefore, permits all citizens of the state and other interested persons access to the records except for records exempted by statute. Section §84-712.05 of the statute lists the records that may be exempted from public disclosure. Restricted records include investigative files from law enforcement, records of ongoing litigation, sensitive personal records such as Social Security Number (SSN), medical records, juvenile records, and security policies.

Adams County Court Records Search

Adams County court records for felony criminal cases are available at the Adams County District Court Clerk’s office. Likewise, records for traffic cases, civil and small claims, probate matters, and adoption can be sourced from the Adams County Court Clerk’s office. The Nebraska Judicial Branch’s Justice Court Case Search System provides an online means for criminal, civil, traffic, probate, and juvenile cases.

Adams County Courts

Adam’s County has a District Court and a County Court for the residents, as listed below.

District Courts in Adams County

Adams County District Court
500 West 4th Street, Suite 200
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7264
Fax: (402) 461-7269

County Courts in Adams County

County Court of Adams County
500 West 4th Street, P.O. Box 95
Hastings, NE 68902
Phone: (402) 461-7143
Fax: (402) 461-7144

Adams County Criminal and Civil Records

Persons residing in Adams County can obtain criminal and civil records through the District Court Clerk and the County Court Clerk. Available documents include Adams County arrest records. Persons interested in obtaining records about felony cases can get them in person from the District Court Clerk at:

Adams County District Court Clerk’s Office:
500 West. 4th Street, Suite 200
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7264
Records are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Records for civil cases, traffic, and small claims are also available Monday through Friday from the Adams County Court Clerk’s office at:

Adams County Court Clerk’s office
500 West 4th Street, Suite 203
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7143

Adams County Marriage Records

Adams County marriage records include marriage licenses and certificates, and county residents have multiple options to access them. Primarily, they can obtain the documents through the Adams County Clerk’s office. The records are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:

Adams County Court Clerk’s office
500 West 4th Street, Suite 203
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7143

Alternatively, Adams County marriage records are available through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Records can be obtained online or by mail for $16 per copy. Online applications are charged to a Visa or Mastercard. Mail applications for a marriage certificate can be made by filling in the Marriage Certificate Application form and sending it along with a check or money order to:

Nebraska Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065,
Lincoln, Nebraska
68509-5065

Adams County Divorce Records

Adams County divorce records are available to interested persons through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Applications for divorce certificates can be made online through Visa or Mastercard or by mail with payment made via check or money order. Either option costs $16 per record. Application made via mail should include the Divorce Certificate Application Form filled in and sent to:

Nebraska Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065,
Lincoln, Nebraska
68509-5065

To obtain Adams County divorce records by post or online, applicants must provide a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.

Adams Birth Records

Adams County birth records are limited to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Applicants can apply online and pay a $17 fee using a Visa or Mastercard. Applications can also be made through the mail by filling in the Birth Certificate Application Form and mailing it to:

Nebraska Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065,
Lincoln, Nebraska
68509-5065

Applicants who opt for in-person requests can also visit the DHHS Vital Records office at:

Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor
Lincoln, NE 68509
Offices are open on non-holidays from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Persons making the application require a current government-issued photo ID to complete the process.

Birth records are used for school enrolments, employment, background checks, and medical purposes such as identity verification and date of birth. However, under Nebraska’s Revised Statutes § 71-601, known as the Vital Statistics Act, birth records are only available to:

• The person named on the record is aged 18
• A parent or legal guardian
• A person with a court order
• Government agencies or a representative with a legal order

Adams Death Records

Applicants seeking Adams County Death Records can access them through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Note that records are restricted to only the deceased's parent, spouse, or child. Applications for a certified copy of a death certificate can be made online for $16 using the online form and paying with a Visa or Mastercard.

Request for death certificates can be made through the mail using the Death Certificate Application form, which should be submitted after filling it out along with a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID to:

Nebraska Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065,
Lincoln, Nebraska
68509-5065

Relatives of the deceased can also obtain certified copies of death certificates in person from the DHHS Vital Records office located in Lincoln, Nebraska, at:

Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor
Lincoln, NE 68509

Note that in-person requests will also require a valid government-issued photo ID.

Adams County Probate Court Records

The County Court of Adams County handles probate-related matters in the state. Probate records include wills and testaments, guardianship records, claims against estates, letters of administration, and final accountings.

Adams County probate records are available in person at the County Court Clerk’s office at:

500 West 4th Street, Suite 203
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7143
The office is open to applicants from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Some Adams County probate court records, such as case summaries and information on the parties involved, are available on the Nebraska Case Information-eService Portal.

Adams County Property Records

Adams County property records are official documents showing ownership, boundaries, transfers, taxes, and zoning information. They may be used during real estate transactions or for legal purposes. The Adams County Assessor's Office and the Register of Deeds Office maintain Adams County property records. The assessor's office maintains property tax history, ownership information, tax exemption history, and land use classification. In contrast, the Register of Deeds maintains records such as deeds, mortgages, plats, and surveys.

Interested persons can visit these offices for inquiries on property records or call the listed numbers. The office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. (Except on holidays)

The Adams County Register of Deeds Office is at:

Adams County Register of Deeds
500 West 4th Street, Suite 104
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7130

While the Adams County Assessor's office is at:

Adams County Assessor’s Office
500 West 4th Street, Suite 107
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 461-7116

Adams County Court Records Online

Persons interested in Adams County Court records can opt to source them online. Third-party online sources such as Nebraskacourtrecords.us offer advantages, which typically include the convenience of access and friendly website navigational tools. However, users should note that these are not official sources, and such sites may contain inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information.