Hall County Court Records

Hall County court records are legal documents created or filed by the county court which contain details of all legal proceedings and the outcome of the cases. Examples of court records include motions, orders, transcripts of proceedings, judgments, court orders, and documentary evidence. Persons who obtain these records can expect to find case details like the case number, filing date, case type, and the litigants' names.

Nebraska court records are crucial in the justice system as they provide legal practitioners, researchers, and the general public with information on the judicial system. They provide information on judicial decisions, which can inform future judgments and help the public ensure transparency and accountability of their justice system.

Are Court Records Public in Hall County?

Yes. Per the Nebraska Public Records Statutes, court records created or filed by government offices are considered public records. As long as they are not legally restricted, these records are publicly available for inspection and copying. The Hall County Clerk of Court can be contacted for information on court records or record requests.

Examples of records that are limited from public access to protect privacy include the following:

• Juvenile records
• Victim information
• Witness information
• Expunged records
• Sealed records
• Records of ongoing investigations.

Hall County Court Records Search

Hall County Court records search can be conducted in several ways, including the following:

• Online case searches
• In-person record requests
• Third-party websites.

Hall County Courts

Hall County courts are part of the Ninth Judicial District of the Nebraska Judicial System. The courts in the county and their contact information are as follows:

Hall County District Court
111 West 1st Street
Suite 4
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5144
Fax: (308) 385-5110

Hall County Court
111 West 1st Street
Suite 1
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5135
Fax: (308) 385-5138

Hall County Juvenile Court
111 West 1st Street
Suite 4
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5144
Fax: (308) 385-5110

Hall County Criminal Records

Criminal records, also called rap sheets, are official documents containing a person’s criminal history. They contain the subject's personal information, biodata, criminal charges, arrests, and sentencing information. The Nebraska State Patrol maintains the central repository for Nebraska Criminal History Records.

Criminal history records from the Nebraska State Police are available through a limited name-based search or fingerprint-based search. Name-based searches are the most accessible method of getting a criminal record. Fingerprint-based searches, on the other hand, are only accessible to authorized individuals as they search the state and national criminal history databases.

Requesters of Hall County Criminal Records fill out a Criminal History Request form and submit it in person, by mail, or online. This report specifies the name and the date of birth, and the requester pays the applicable fee of $15.50 for completing a search. The contact information for obtaining criminal records is as follows:

Nebraska State Patrol
4600 Innovation Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
General Information line
Phone: (402) 471-4545

Get Hall County Civil Court Records

Civil cases are proceedings of non-criminal cases, including contractual disputes, property disputes, personal injury divorce, and child custody. These records are classified as public records, and anyone can request them. The Hall County District Court handles all civil matters, and the Clerk of the District Court compiles and maintains civil court records.

The Clerk’s Office can be contacted by mail, phone, or in person to get Hall County civil court records. For in-person visits, public terminals at the courthouse can be used to search, but fees may be charged for copying and certifying the record. Information needed to complete a civil case search includes the case number and the names of parties involved in the case.

Hall County Marriage Records

The Hall County Clerk’s Office is the official custodian of Hall County marriage records. Marriage records are publicly available, but certified copies are available to spouses, children, and legal representatives. It costs $1 for a copy of a marriage record or $9 for a certified copy of the marriage record. Information needed to complete a marriage record search includes the name of the Groom and Bride (including their maiden names) and the marriage date. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) also provides access to statewide marriage records. The contact information for obtaining local marriage records is as follows:

Hall County Clerk’s Office
121 South Pine Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5080

Hall County Divorce Records

The Hall County District Court maintains divorce records for all divorces granted in the county. The only people eligible to request divorce records are the estranged spouses, their legal representatives, and individuals with proof of relationship to the spouses. To request Hall County divorce records, individuals can contact the Clerk’s Office by phone, mail, or in person.

To complete a divorce records search, information such as the names of the parties getting divorced, the date of the divorce, the location, and the court case number need to be provided. At a fee of $16, individuals can also contact the Vital Records Office of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for divorce records, as they maintain all divorce certificates in Nebraska. The DDHS divorce record request can be made online, by mail, or in person.

Hall County Birth and Death Records.

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is the custodian of Hall County birth and death records. Eligible individuals can contact the DHHS by phone or make a record request online or by mail. Individuals eligible to view birth and death records include spouses, parents, children, and individuals with proof of relationship to the deceased (for death records).

To request a birth record or death record online, individuals fill out a birth certificate request form, which costs $17, or a death certificate request form, which costs $16. Mail requests cost $17, payable by check or money order. Individuals must have a copy of a government-issued ID and meet the proper purpose criteria before their record request can be granted.

Birth and death records are vital for legal identity and genealogy research and to help public health officials track and analyze health trends. They are also necessary for some legal and financial matters and crucial social services (school enrollment, job application, etc). The contact information for obtaining vital records is as follows:

Vital Records Office
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, (First Floor)
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2871
Email: DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov.

Hall County Probate Court Records

The Hall County Court serves as the repository for probate records and other Hall court records. This court hears probate matters including estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, and wills. Individuals can contact the Clerk of the district court's office to obtain probate records by phone, mail, or in person. During an in-person visit, available public terminals can retrieve probate court records and other Hall County public records. Still, fees may apply for copying and certifying these records.

Hall County Property Records

Hall County property records provide information on real property located within the county. The Hall County Register of Deeds Office and the Hall County Assessor’s Office are the official recorders of property records within the county. The Assessor's Office records and disseminates property value information, while the Register of Deeds Office maintains and disseminates property ownership information.

Property-related information contained in these records includes ownership information, assessed values of properties, property characteristics, legal descriptions of the property, sales history of the property, property tax information, GIS Maps, and information on exemptions. Individuals interested in obtaining property records can contact the Register of Deeds or the County Assessor by phone or pay an in-person visit to their office. The contact information of the record custodians for retrieving property records in person is as follows:

Hall County Assessor’s Office
121 South Pine Street
Suite 1
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5050

Hall County Register of Deeds Office
121 South Pine Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5040
Fax: (308) 385-5107

For online lookups the Hall County/Grand Island GIS Viewer allows individuals to search for records by parcel, address, owner, intersection, and sections. Individuals can use the Nebraska Assessors Online Property search tool for state-wide swatches to retrieve property records.

Hall County Court Records Online

To access Hall County Court records online, individuals can supplement official government resources with third-party websites like Nebraskacourtrecords.us. These websites offer a convenient and user-friendly interface for interested individuals to retrieve court records from multiple county or state courts simultaneously. However, as they are not the record’s official custodian, documents obtained from these sites may vary in accuracy and completeness. Thus, users should verify information with records from government sources for official purposes.