Hall County Arrest Records

Law enforcement agencies in Hall County arrest and detain individuals suspected of violating state laws or committing criminal offenses. After arrest, the individual is brought into a booking facility to be processed. The booking process involves retrieving information from the suspects and documenting reports of the events surrounding the arrest. Upon completion of the booking process, the suspect is typically held in the Hall County Department of Corrections facility pending arraignment, bail, or release.

Hall County arrest records are the official reports of arrests in the County. They are the outcome of a booking process and contain personal information about the suspect, the arresting agency, and the circumstances necessitating the arrest. These records provide an adequate description of the arrestee, the crimes/offenses involved, the name of the arresting official/ agent, and the date, time, and location of the arrest.

In Hall County, arrest records are presumed public records and may be requested by any interested person. Hall County arrest records are typically created and managed by the County Sheriff's Office and local police departments. However, concerned persons may also access arrest information from Hall County Court Records maintained by the District or County Courts clerk. Inmate and arrest information is also available in criminal records managed by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Are Arrest Records Public in Hall County?

Yes. The Nebraska Public Records Law states that residents and all other interested persons may review and copy public records unless expressly prohibited by law. By this law, anyone may request access to inspect and copy Hall County arrest records without stating the purpose for the request.

Besides, not all arrest records are publicly available for inspection and copying per the state's public records law. For instance, under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108.05, arrest records of juveniles and minors may be sealed from the public or tagged confidential. § 84-712.05 of the Revised Statutes also enumerates examples of arrest records exempt from public disclosure. Some of such records include:

• Medical records and diagnostic reports
• Personal identifying information of the arrestee, such as social security numbers
• Records related to active law enforcement investigations
• Information regarding victims/witnesses in an arrest
• Records sealed by a court order or deemed confidential by law
• Personal information and identification of sexual assaults or trafficking victims
• Arrest information whose disclosure would endanger public peace and safety.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records that may be publicly available in Hall County usually contain the following information:

• Suspect's Information: This includes personal information about the arrested individual, such as the full name and birth date.
• Suspect's Bodily Description: Specific identifying details of the arrestee, such as marks, tattoos, height, skin, and hair color.
• Alleged Crime Information: The particular crime or offense filed against the arrestee, including the classification of the crime(either felony, misdemeanor, or infraction) and the specific law violated.
• Events Surrounding the Arrest: A brief account and summary of the happenings that necessitated the arrest including the probable cause.
• Arrest and Processing Information: Details about the arrest, including the date, time, and location of arrest. Information about the arresting agency, officer, and booking information like bail or release details may also be provided.
• Outstanding Warrants/ Parole Information: Active warrants issued against the arrestee or parole/probation programs the arrestee is currently undergoing.

Hall County Arrest Statistics

The Nebraska Crime Commission assembles and publishes arrest data submitted by the state's local enforcement agencies, including those in Hall County. In 2018, 1,240 arrests were recorded, including 1192 adult arrests and 48 juvenile arrests. By 2023, the total arrests for Hall County increased to 3,125, with adults accounting for 2,420 of the total arrests. Group A arrests such as rape, murder, assaults, and property crimes were more prevalent and totaled 1,578 arrests in 2023.

Find Hall County Arrest Records

Residents of Hall County may obtain arrest information from the criminal history records maintained by the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Requestors will be required to provide information about the record, such as the subject's last/ first name, birth date, and social security number. For additional information, contact the NSP at:

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

Concerned persons may also obtain Hall County arrest records by querying the Sheriff's office and other local police departments in the County. The Sheriff's office accepts in-person, mail, and electronic requests for arrest records.

Interested persons may submit a written request containing information about the record, such as the subject's name, date/time of the arrest, or the arrestee's birth date. The record custodian may request a valid identification, especially for non-public records requests. Arrest and inmate information is also available online via the Hall County Corrections Media Reports page. Interested persons may input a date to retrieve information from this search tool.

Free Arrest Record Search in Hall County

Per state laws, anyone may inspect publicly available arrest records. Interested persons may inspect Hall County arrest records free of charge by visiting the office of the record custodian. Inspecting and reviewing arrest records from the clerk or Sheriff's office may be free of charge, but requesting copies usually incur fees.

Hall County Sheriff's Office
111 Public Safety Drive
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 385-5200
Fax: (308) 385-5209

In addition, the Hall County Sheriff's Office provides an online portal through which interested persons may obtain inmate information for free by entering a name. Besides, one may search for arrest records online using third-party resources. These third-party websites usually allow users access to limited arrest and inmate information for free.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. Most arrest records generated in Hall County typically remain on an individual's criminal record for a lifetime. However, depending on the nature and final disposition of an arrest, the retention time of such records may be adjusted. For instance, arrests that did not lead to a conviction or the charges were dismissed may be eligible for expungement. Also, the nature of the crime that necessitated an arrest may determine the length of its retention and disposal. Internal policies and guidelines of the individual law enforcement agencies managing these records also influence the period of an arrest record's retention.

Expunge Hall County Arrest Records

Per Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 29-3523, residents of Hall County may apply to seal or expunge certain arrest records. Expungement means the erasure or destruction of a record, while sealing a record implies such records are removed from public access. This means an expunged or sealed record will be removed from the subject's criminal history and prohibited from public access. However, certain conditions must be met for an arrest record to be eligible for expungement. The criteria and waiting period for expungement contained in section 29-3523(3) of the Revised Statutes are:

• An arrest record can be expunged one year from the arrest date if the prosecutor filed no charges.
• An arrest record in which charges were filed is eligible for expungement two years after the arrest upon the completion of a prescribed diversion program.
• Arrest records where charges were filed but later dismissed due to a motion filed by the prosecutor may be expunged three years after the arrest date.
• Persons who were arrested wrongly can expunge such arrest records by submitting adequate proof of the error to the court.

Eligible individuals may follow the processes outlined below to obtain expungement for qualifying arrest records:

• Gather all relevant documents: The petitioner should obtain all documents related to the record to be expunged. Such documents could include court records, booking records, case information, and the arrest record being reviewed.
• File a Petition for Expungement: With the help of a legal professional, the record subject may submit a petition requesting the expungement of a particular arrest record to the court of jurisdiction. The petition should contain vital information about the arrest including reasons for requesting an expungement and other supporting documents.
• Service: the notice for expungement is to be served to concerned parties such as the arresting agency, the prosecutor, and any other organization involved in the case.
• Hearing and decision: the court, upon receipt of the petition, will fix a date to hear and decide the matter. After reviewing the evidence and opposing arguments, the court may grant or dismiss the petition. If the petition is granted, the court issues an order mandating the destruction or sealing of the arrest record from public disclosure.

Expunged arrest records are not accessible to the public. However, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other authorized entities may have access to such records. Individuals with a legitimate interest may petition a court to grant access to such records or subpoena the expunged/sealed arrest record.

Hall County Arrest Warrants

A Hall County arrest warrant is an official document that authorizes the arrest and detention of individuals suspected of violating state laws or committing criminal offenses. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-404, arrest warrants are issued once a complaint is filed with a court charging a suspect of committing an offense. Magistrates only issue arrest warrants upon the provision of a reasonable probable cause establishing that the suspect has committed an alleged offense.

Obtaining an arrest warrant is standard procedure for law enforcement agencies before making an arrest. However, a peace officer may make an arrest without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the suspect has committed an offense (NRS 29-404.02). In determining probable cause, the enforcement agency considers certain circumstances and conditions (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-404.03).

In such situations, the arresting agency is required to submit an affidavit to a court containing a brief account of the arrest, including the basis for the arrest. The arrestee is immediately released if the judge reviews the probable cause and does not consider it substantial enough for an arrest.

Arrest warrants issued in Hall County typically contain the following information:

• Name and physical descriptions of the subject
• Age, race, and birth date of the suspect
• Name of the issuing judge and court
• Issuing judge's signature and title
• Details of the alleged offense, including violated statutes
• Issuing location and County
• Issuing date and time of the warrant and validity period
• Bail amount if applicable.

Do Hall County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants issued in Hall County are valid and enforceable until the suspect is apprehended and brought before the issuing judge. However, if the suspect willingly surrenders or fulfills the obligations demanded in the warrant, such as posting bail, the warrant becomes ineffective. A court may also recall an issued warrant if certain legal conditions are met.