Cass County Arrest Records

Persons arrested in Cass County are usually held at the Cass County Corrections Jail, where they are booked and then released on bail or detained until they are arraigned in court. During this process, the arresting agency documents personal information about the suspect, events surrounding the arrest, and details of the officers involved. The information gathered during booking is used to create an arrest record for the suspect. This record can then be updated with the suspect's interactions with the county’s criminal justice system.

Arrest records, per state laws, are presumed public records; hence, interested persons may request access to them. These records are usually maintained by the Sheriff's Office and other local police departments in Cass County. Interested persons may also find arrest records and related information featured within Cass County Court records managed by the court clerks or criminal records held by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Are Arrest Records Public in Cass County?

Yes, Residents of Cass County and the general public have the right to request, inspect, and copy arrest records under the Nebraska Public Records Law. This right is, however, not all-encompassing, as there are few exemptions and prohibitions specified in the State's public records law.

Some examples of prohibited or exempt arrest records and information are outlined in Neb. Rev. Stat§ 84-712.05. Some of these exempt records are as follows:

• Medical history records and diagnosis information
• Arrest records of active investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies
• Victims/ witness information especially those tagged confidential
• Arrest information capable of endangering lives, invading one's privacy, or tampering with public peace and safety
• Arrest information of sexual assault or trafficking victims
• All records of arrests and arrest information deemed confidential by the law
• Sealed or expunged arrest records
• Arrest records of minors and juveniles (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108.05)
• Personal identifying information of record subjects, like a social security or license number.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record created in Cass County will typically reveal the following information:

• Identifying information about the arrestee, such as physical description, name, birth date, aliases, race, and occupation
• The offense type, class, and charges filed against the suspect
• A brief narrative of the events preceding the arrest and the circumstances necessitating it
• Information about properties or individuals affected by the alleged criminal act
• Arresting details, including date, time, and place of arrest
• Information about the enforcement agency handling the arrest, including the name, badge number, or rank of the arresting officer
• Arrest warrant information where available
• Processing or booking information such as date, time, name, and location of the holding facility
• Bail/ release information in situations where it is applicable.

Cass County Arrest Statistics

Based on reports collated by the Nebraska Crime Commission, 36 arrests were recorded for Cass County in 2018. Out of the total sum, 2 arrests were for juveniles while the remaining 34 were for adults. By 2024, the total number of Group A arrestees were estimated to be around 253.

Find Cass County Arrest Records

The Cass County Sheriff's Office preserves arrest records and provides them to interested persons on request. Requestors may submit requests to the sheriff's office physically, online, via mail, or fax. Record requests should contain sufficient information about the requested record, including the filing date, subject name, or arrest date. The Sheriff's Office also provides online resources for public access to inmates and release information on its website.

Alternatively, requestors may submit requests for Cass County arrest records to the Nebraska State Patrol(NSP). The NSP is the official custodian of criminal history records for the state. These criminal history records usually contain arrest records and information. Interested parties may submit requests containing the subject's first/last name, birth date, or social security number to:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
4600 Innovation Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
Phone: (402) 479-4971
Fax: (402) 479-4321

Free Arrest Record Search in Cass County

Members of the public may physically inspect publicly available arrest records at the Sheriff's Office. Under State laws, reviewing arrest records at the physical location of the record custodian may be done free of charge. Nonetheless, requests to duplicate the reviewed records usually attract charges prescribed by the custodial office. Interested persons may contact the sheriff's office using the following information:

Cass County Sheriff's Office
336 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: (402) 296-9370
Email: sheriff@casscountyne.gov.

Third-party aggregate websites are suitable alternatives for free access to basic Cass County arrest records and information. These sites are usually easy, fast, and convenient. They also provide options for a broad range of searches spanning different jurisdictions. However, most of these sites require a fee for comprehensive arrest records and reports.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. Unless an arrest record is sealed or expunged, it remains on the subject's criminal history record. However, the severity and nature of the crime may influence the retention period of a Cass County arrest record. In addition, the Internal policies and record disposal guidelines of individual law enforcement agencies may influence a record’s retention period.

Expunge Cass County Arrest Records

Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 29-3523 governs the expungement process in Cass County. An expungement, as defined by law, implies the erasure and physical destruction of a created arrest record, making it unavailable for public access. An individual whose records have been expunged may deny the existence of such records. For an arrest record to be eligible for expungement, it must satisfy the eligibility criteria and waiting periods described in section 29-3523(3) of the Revised Statutes.

Qualifying individuals may process their expungement by following the steps outlined below:

• Step 1: Gather all necessary documents needed for the expungement application. This includes court records, booking records, criminal history records, and the arrest record to be expunged
• Step 2: Obtain legal help in filing the petition for expungement. The petition is to contain vital information about the record(s) to be expunged and reasons for the expungement
• Step 3: Serve a notice of the field petition to all agencies and parties connected to the arrest, such as the arresting agency and the prosecutor
• Step 4: Wait for the court to fix a hearing date and decide whether to grant the petition or not.

Once the court grants the petition, an order mandating the destruction and erasure of the affected records is issued and served to the relevant authorities. Expunged records become publicly available but may be accessed with a court order or by entities authorized by law.

Cass County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant in Cass County is a legal writ issued by a magistrate demanding the arrest of a named individual in relation to a criminal action. Magistrates in Cass County may only issue arrest warrants upon the provision of probable cause by the complainant( usually a peace officer). Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-404, a peace officer or complainant must submit the complaint in writing, including substantive evidence to warrant the belief that the suspect committed the said offense.

An arrest warrant in Cass County typically discloses the defendant's name, aliases, and physical descriptions. It also contains the issuing official’s name, signature, and designation. The alleged offense, bail conditions, and validity period of the warrant may also be found in an issued arrest warrant.

Do Cass County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Cass County arrest warrants do not expire. Once arrest warrants are issued in Cass County, they remain valid and binding on the subject until an arrest or willful surrender occurs. An arrest warrant may, however, become invalid if the issuing court recalls or quashes it for several legal reasons.