Lincoln County Arrest Records

Per Nebraska Revised Statutes §§ 29-407 and 29-404.02, an arrest becomes necessary in Lincoln County if law enforcement officers obtain a court-issued warrant or have reasonable cause to believe the individual has committed a crime. Persons arrested in Lincoln County are typically held in the Lincoln County Detention Center.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest records, which they generate upon arrest and booking of suspects. The details captured in these records do not automatically prove that the arrested person is culpable of the alleged crime. It takes a conclusive court proceeding to confirm that the arrested person is guilty of the offense charged against them, and these details are captured in the Lincoln County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Lincoln County?

Yes. Arrest records are public in Lincoln County. According to Nebraska Revised Statute 84-712, interested persons may request to view or copy law enforcement records, including arrest records. Nebraska Statute 29-3523 allows for redacting or withholding certain information from public records in specific circumstances. These include instances where no charges are filed within a year of an arrest based on the prosecutor's decision, where no charges are filed following the successful completion of a diversion program (with arrest information removed two years after the arrest date), and where charges were filed but later dismissed by the prosecuting attorney.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

In Lincoln County, public arrest records commonly include:

• Name of the arrested person
• Date and Time of Arrest
• Location of Arrest
• Arresting Agency
• Arresting Officer
• Charges
• Booking Number
• Bond Amount

Lincoln County Arrest Statistics

The Data and Reports – Arrest and Offense Data of Nebraska Crime Commission includes processed arrest statistics from participating law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia. According to the latest statistics provided on their website, 1865 arrests were made in Lincoln County in 2023. Of these, the highest arrest category is "Drug Violations - Possession," at 17.8% (332 arrests). This is followed by "Larceny-Theft," at 11.6% (217 arrests), and "Driving Under the Influence" at 9.5% (179 arrests).

Among the law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County, the North Platte Police Department made 1,500 arrests, which comprised 80.4% of the total arrests in the County. The Lincoln County State Patrol recorded 209 arrests (11.2% of the total arrests in the county), while the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office documented 156 arrests (8.3%).

Find Lincoln County Arrest Records

The Nebraska State Patrol's Criminal Identification Division provides Lincoln County arrest records to requesters upon paying a $15.50 fee. Interested persons may request these records online or submit a Criminal History Record Request form in person or by mail, along with a personal check or money order, to:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
P.O. Box 94907
Lincoln, NE 68509-4907.

Interested persons can also find Lincoln County arrest records in person or online through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). Requesters may engage the Online option by searching the Incarceration Record Search portal using search parameters such as last name, first name, or DCS ID number. Users may also download search results by clicking the link beneath the search area. In-person requests may also be made at the NDCS office located at:

Community Corrections Center - Lincoln
2720 W Van Dorn St
Lincoln, NE 68522
Phone: (402) 471-0740

Free Arrest Record Search in Lincoln County

Requesters may access free Lincoln County arrest records by searching the online portal of some third-party websites. These third-party websites aggregate public records, including arrest records, from official sources and host them on a single database. However, requesters should be careful with the information they get from these websites as they are not affiliated with official sources and may be outdated.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Lincoln County, an individual's arrest details may be kept on file indefinitely. While Nebraska Statute 29-3523 permits limiting access to arrest records after a specific amount of time, such as one or two years, or when charges are dropped, this does not apply to arrests that result in a conviction.

Expunge Lincoln County Arrest Records

Expungement is the process of keeping arrest records out of public view in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Several circumstances in Nebraska Revised Statute 29-3523 qualify interested persons to request the expungement of their arrest records. These include situations where the prosecutor decides not to file criminal charges when the person completes a court-ordered diversion program rather than being charged, when the court dismisses charges at the prosecutor's request, and when the person was mistakenly arrested.

Eligible individuals need to submit a petition to the court with jurisdiction over the arrest in order to start the expungement process. The petition should include all supporting documentation and an explanation of the arrest's specifics and the grounds for expungement. The petitioners must also notify the arresting agency of their intention to request expungement. After that, the court may then set up a hearing to decide whether to approve or reject the request.

Lincoln County Arrest Warrants

Nebraska Revised Statute 29-403 defines an arrest as a legal document issued by a judicial officer (judge or clerk magistrate) granting law enforcement the right to apprehend an individual for an alleged crime.

An arrest warrant is issued in Lincoln County when a complaint is filed and supported with probable cause indicating that an individual has committed an offense. A typical warrant contains the following information:

• The name of the accused
• Physical description of the accused
• The alleged offense
• The name of the judicial officer issuing the warrant
• The warrant's issuing date
• The warrant's expiry date

Do Lincoln County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Lincoln County, arrest warrants are typically valid for unlimited time. They remain in effect until the person is arrested and appears in court, the underlying charges are withdrawn, or a court issues a judicial order recalling or nullifying the warrant.