Cass County Court Records

Cass County court records are official files created or generated during the adjudication of cases in Cass County and contain information about cases from filing to final decision.

Persons who search for or obtain these records can expect to find information on cases, such as transcripts of hearings or trials, judgments and sentencing orders, exhibits, affidavits, witness testimonies and depositions, subpoenas, summonses, etc. Individuals seek court records for different reasons, including to research legal precedents, follow proceedings, and investigate legal outcomes or decisions.

In Cass County, the Clerk of the District Court is the custodian of the district court records, whereas the Clerk of the County Court is the custodian of the county court records.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

Yes. Court records are public in Cass County under the Nebraska Public Records Law. According to the provisions of this law, all documents created or maintained by government agencies, including courts, are public records, and the public can, at any time, submit requests to inspect or copy them.

However, certain court records are exempt from disclosure, and requests for such records are typically denied or rejected by the record custodian. Examples of exempt records include:

• Juvenile case records
• Expunged court records
• Sealed court records
• Adoption records
• Medical records of litigants or case parties
• Attorney work product
• Investigatory records of law enforcement
• Identity of sexual assault victims
• Any record or information whose disclosure will violate privacy laws (e.g., SSNs and financial account details).

Cass County Court Records Search

Interested persons may search Cass County court records using the methods below:

• In-person at the offices of the district and the county court clerks
• Online through the Nebraska Case Information Search service
• Mail, phone, or fax requests to the court clerk's offices
• Third-party public record websites.

Cass County Courts

Cass County's court system consists of a county and district court that adjudicates legal matters in the county, including civil disputes, criminal cases, family law cases, small claims, juvenile, and probate matters. Below is the contact information for these courts:

Cass County District Court
346 Main Street, Room 303
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-9339
Fax: (402) 296-9345

County Court of Cass County
346 Main Street, Room 201
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-9334
Fax: (402) 296-9545

Cass County Criminal and Civil Records

Both of Cass County's courthouses handle criminal and civil cases. However, while criminal felony cases and civil cases of more than $53,000 are heard in the Cass County District Court, criminal misdemeanors, civil cases of $53,000 or less, and small claims of $2,700 or less are heard in the Cass County Court.

Civil cases include personal injury lawsuits, medical malpractice claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, etc.

Court clerks at each courthouse are responsible for maintaining and providing access to records of cases adjudicated within their respective courts. To this effect, interested parties can submit search or copy requests for these records in person, by phone, by mail, or by fax to the appropriate court clerk’s office:

Clerk of the District Court
Cass County Courthouse
346 Main Street,
Room 303
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964
Phone: (402) 296-9339
Fax: (402) 296-9345
Email: brookm@cassne.org
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Cass County Court Clerk
346 Main Street,
Room 201
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-9334
Fax: (402) 296-9545
Email: cindy.cich@nejudicial.gov.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Alternatively, individuals can use the "Nebraska Case Information Search" service to find Cass County criminal and civil court records online. This includes the "JUSTICE One-Time Court Case Search" for single searches by party names, which costs $15 per search and returns up to 30 records. There is also the "General Searches" for cases, which is free. However, viewing the details of any case returned in a general search is $1.00.

Cass County Marriage Records

The Cass County Clerk’s Office is the custodian of marriage records in Cass County. These records are available to interested persons for inspection and copying. However, only the spouses (or their immediate family members) can request certified copies.

To request a Cass County marriage record, forward a completed "Marriage Record Request" form by mail to:

Cass County Clerk
346 Main Street,
Room 202
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Email: clerk@cassne.org.

Note: Certified copies of a marriage certificate cost $9.00 per copy, payable by check or cash.

Cass County Divorce Records

The Cass County District Court handles all divorce cases in the county. While anyone can request divorce records from the district court clerk, certified copies are only available to the spouses, their immediate family members, and their lawyers.

To request copies of Cass County divorce records, interested individuals should contact the clerk of the district court in person or by mail at:

Cass County Courthouse
346 Main Street,
Room 303
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964
Phone: (402) 296-9339
Fax: (402) 296-9345
Email: brookm@cassne.org.

Alternatively, divorce certificates from 1909 may be requested (for $16 per copy) from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Vital Records Office by submitting a completed "Divorce Certificate Application Form" by mail to:

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

Cass County Birth Records

The Nebraska DHHS is the custodian of birth records for Cass County. Birth records are not public records. Only the registrant, their parents, guardians, legal representatives, and persons with written consent from the registrant can obtain Cass County birth records.

People obtain birth records for different reasons, but the most common ones include proving their identity when applying for passports, driver’s licenses, and SSNs; supporting legal cases (i.e., inheritance claims); and establishing eligibility for military service.

Eligible individuals can obtain Cass County birth records from the DHHS vital records office by ordering them online or by submitting a completed "Birth Certificate Application Form" by mail to:

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

Mail requests must include the fee of $17.00 per certificate (check or money order made out to "Vital Records").

Cass County Death Records

Those who can request certified copies of Cass County death records include immediate family members of the deceased (parent, sibling, spouse, child) and legal representatives or persons with written consent from the deceased's family.

To obtain Cass County death records, eligible individuals should forward a completed "Death Certificate Application Form" along with their ID copy, a $16 check/money order, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

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

Alternatively, order death records online from the DHHS.

Cass County Probate Court Records

Probate cases typically adjudicated in Cass County include the administration of estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. The Cass County Court Clerk is the custodian of probate case records.

Interested individuals can contact the clerk’s office for these records:

Clerk of Cass County Court
346 Main Street,
Room 201
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-9334
Fax: (402) 296-9545
Email: cindy.cich@nejudicial.gov.

Cass County Property Records

Cass County property records provide information on personal property and real estate within the county. This includes information on ownership, property assessment, sales history, tax, GIS maps, and plats.

The Cass County Register of Deeds and the Cass County Assessor are the official custodians of property records within the county. The former is responsible for recording and maintaining land and real estate records, including deeds, mortgages, easements, and plats, while the latter evaluates real estate and personal property and maintains all related records.

To submit inspection or copy requests for Cass County property records, contact the ROD or the assessor:

Cass County Register of Deeds
346 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964
Phone: (402) 296-9330
Fax: (402) 296-9331

Cass County Assessor
145 North 4th Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964
Phone: (402) 296-9310
Fax: (402) 296-9319

Alternatively, interested persons can use these online resources to find Cass County property records:

• The Nebraska Deeds Online Document Search
• The Cass County GIS & Property Search Portal
• The Nebraska Assessors Online Property Search

Note: Fees may apply to obtain copies of property records.

Cass County Court Records Online

Third-party online sites like Nebraskacourtrecords.us may provide a convenient alternative to official Cass County court records sources. These sites make the retrieval of court records easy through their user-friendly, searchable interfaces. They also allow users, in some cases, to download case documents from their databases. However, these sites operate independently of any government agency. As such, the accuracy, volume, and reliability of court records on these sites cannot be guaranteed.