Sarpy County Arrest Records

A Sarpy County peace officer can make an arrest with or without a warrant. Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-404.02, a peace officer can arrest without a warrant when there is a reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed:

• A felony
• A specific criminal offense to a household member(s) in the officer’s presence or absence.
• A misdemeanor and an immediate arrest is necessary, or the offense was committed in the presence of the officer.

An officer who arrests a person without a warrant must present the court with an affidavit explaining the basis for the arrest within 48 hours. If the court decides from the affidavit that probable cause exists, the arrested person will remain in custody. Otherwise, the arrested person will be released. The arresting officer will file a complaint with the court between 24 and 48 hours after the probable cause finding is found. The officer must bring the person arrested without a warrant and who is in custody before a Sarpy County court for an appearance within seven days of the arrest. The appearance can be remote through videoconferencing or in person.

The Sarpy County Department of Corrections is responsible for maintaining all arrest records. Officers are required to input all relevant details of an arrest into the system, which is then compiled into an arrest record. These records are generally accessible to the public through online platforms, by phone, or in person during regular business hours. Individuals interested in knowing how an arrest ended can conduct a Sarpy County court records search. Requests can be made online or in person at the Sarpy County or District Court for a fee.

Are Arrest Records Public in Sarpy County?

Yes. The Nebraska Public Records Act authorizes law enforcement agencies to grant access to arrest records. Therefore, anyone can view or copy arrest records in Sarpy County during the custodian's business hours. However, most law enforcement agencies restrict access to some arrest records. Per Nebraska Revised Statute § 84-712.05 and 29-3523, the following arrest records are confidential in Sarpy County:

• Juvenile arrest records
• The arrested person’s medical records
• Criminal intelligence or investigative records
• Arrests where no charges were filed become confidential after a year from the date of the arrest.
• Arrest records containing charges sent to diversion will become confidential two (2) years after the arrest.
• Arrest records containing charges that were dismissed or acquitted.
• Minor traffic violations and crimes where the arrested person was issued a citation.
• Arrest records that reveal the personal identifying information or identity of an alleged victim of sex trafficking or sexual assault.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Individuals can easily access public arrest records online or in person at the Sarpy County Department of Corrections. A typical Sarpy County public arrest record contains the following information:

• Mugshot
• Arrestee’s first, last, and middle names
• age and address
• Eye and hair color
• Sex, race, height, and weight
• Booking date and time
• Release date and time, and reason for the release
• Arresting agency
• Case number and court date
• Code and charge description
• Bond amount and type
• Arrest warrant number and issuing date
• Parole eligibility, discharge, and hearing dates

Sarpy County Crime Rate

The Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC) publishes crime statistics on its Data and Reports page. The SRS 2023 report revealed about 4,193 actual offenses in Sarpy County, with a 92.13 summary offense rate (per 1,000). That same year, the NIBRS recorded approximately 8,023 crimes in Sarpy County and 6,344 incidents.

Sarpy County Arrest Statistics

In 2022, the Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC) reported about 18 aggravated and 184 simple domestic assaults cleared by arrest. In 2018, law enforcement agencies in Sarpy County made a total of 4,111 arrests. Approximately 3,063 of those arrested were adults, and 1,048 were juveniles. Most of the offenders were arrested for crimes such as drug abuse violations (1,056), simple assault (757), and DUI (560).

Find Sarpy County Arrest Records

Individuals can find Sarpy County arrest records at state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) provides statewide access to arrest records online and in person. Online requests can be made through the Incarceration Record Search portal. Search parameters are by last name, first name, or DCS ID number. Users can also download all the records by clicking the link beneath the search area. In-person requests can be made at any of the NDCS facilities during business hours.

Federal law enforcement agencies also issue arrest records for Sarpy County to members of the public. Record seekers would have to visit the respective record custodian's website to learn the specific request procedures. For example:

Inquirers can view or obtain copies of Sarpy County arrest records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP issues arrest records online through its Inmate Locator. A search can be conducted by number or name. Alternatively, individuals can visit any of the BOP facilities during business hours to make arrest record requests.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) provides access to Sarpy County offender’s arrest summary reports online or by mail. Online requests can be made through the Arrest Summary Report. Users can filter their searches using a CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type. Mail requests involve completing a Request Form and sending it to the USCP. The processing time is between 7 and 10 days. The USCP will deliver the desired record by fax, mail, or email, or the requester can pick it up in person at the office. All mail requests should be sent to:

United States Capitol Police
Reports Processing Section
119 D Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20510

Interested persons can find arrest records maintained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online through the Online Detainee Locator System. The search criteria are by A-Number or biographical information. They can also request arrest records at any ICE local field offices and detention facilities during business hours.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issues arrest records online, by mail, or through approved channelers to the subject of records. A fee of $18 must accompany all requests. Payments can be made by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form, money order, or certified check. Mail applications include submitting a completed Applicant Information Form to:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

Free Arrest Record Search in Sarpy County

The Sarpy County Department of Corrections has an Inmate Current Booking page where individuals can freely find arrest information. Users can click column headers to sort the search. Alternatively, individuals can use third-party portals to find arrest records for free. Most of these portals permit name-based searches. They return arrest information on all arrestees bearing the searched name. Users would need to know other information about the arrestee or the arrest to locate the desired record. Unfortunately, free access provided by third-party databases returns limited search results. Users must pay a small fee for extensive searches.

Get Sarpy County Criminal Records

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) provides comprehensive statewide criminal records to members of the public. The NSP issues two types of criminal records: name-based criminal history reports and fingerprint-based national background checks. Record seekers can submit a Sarpy County criminal history request with the NSP through the following methods:

• Online: Individuals can submit a criminal history request for $15.50, payable by credit or debit card.
• In-person: Applicants can appear at the Criminal Identification Division office to request criminal records. The acceptable forms of payment are cashier's check, personal check, and money order.
• By mail: Download and complete the Criminal History Record Request form. Send the form alongside the necessary fees payable by cashier's check, personal check, and money order to the Criminal Identification Division at:

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

The NSP will send the requester a Record of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP sheet), which includes Nebraska arrests, where the individual was fingerprinted, and the resulting dispositions.

Sarpy County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

The content of arrest and criminal records differ. Criminal records are usually more comprehensive than arrest records. An arrest record is a document that Sarpy County police officers complete after arresting a person. It contains information about the arrested person, the reason for the arrest, and detention. Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3506, criminal records are information gathered on a person by Sarpy County criminal justice agencies. They consist of the person’s identifiable descriptions and notations of issuance of arrest warrants, arrests, detentions, indictments, charges, and dispositions arising from such arrests (sentencing, correctional supervision, and release).

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Sarpy County, most arrests remain on record for a person's lifetime. This is because Nebraska has no statutory expungement provision unless the arrest was due to a law enforcement error (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(9). However, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3523(3) provides a retention period for some arrest records:

• Arrests with dismissed charges are removed from a person’s record three years after the arrest date.
• Arrests where no charges are filed due to the prosecuting attorney's determination are removed from a person’s records after one year from the arrest date.
• Arrests where no charges were filed due to a completed diversion are removed from a person’s records after two years of the arrest date.

Additionally, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s (SOS) Records Management Division Record Retention Schedules for some arrest records. For example, below are the retention periods of arrest records maintained by County Sheriffs:

• Jail incident reports are kept for five (5) years
• Jail registers are kept for 25 years after the last entries
• Inmate adult files for felony cases are retained for 50 years
• Inmate adult files for misdemeanor cases are kept for 25 years
• Inmate cards showing the discharge of prisoners are maintained for five (5) years
• Inmate adult files, which are notations and maintained in another office, are kept for five (5) years
• Inmate juvenile files are kept for five (5) years after the juvenile reaches the age of majority (age 19)
• Imate fingerprint files for felony cases are maintained for 20 years, while those for misdemeanor cases are kept for ten (10) years.
• Inmate work release is kept for five (5) years
• Offense reports index are kept for five (5) years after the case is closed or when removed from NCIC (National Crime Information Center)
• Active warrant indexes are kept until the warrant has been served or transferred to the inactive index.
• Inactive warrant indexes are kept for five (5) years

Expunge Sarpy County Arrest Records

Expungement of arrest records is rare in Sarpy County, and it's only possible when there is evidence of law enforcement error. Arrested persons can get a clean slate by sealing their records. The Nebraska law does not provide a one-size-fits-all process for sealing arrest records. The process is based on the charges and convictions (Neb. Rev. Stat. §29-3523, 29-3005, and 29-2264). Sealing makes an arrest record unavailable to the public and only open to the record holder, a person the record holder permits, and criminal justice agencies such as courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement. Only individuals whose charges fall within the following categories can have their adult records sealed:

• Conviction-less charges
• Survivors of sex trafficking
• Convictions that have been pardoned

Eligible individuals must file a Motion to Seal an Adult Criminal Record (CC 6:12) at the Sarpy County or District Court. Applicants can file the Form through their attorney or by themselves in person, by mail, or by fax. The court will notify the county or city attorney of the motion, and a hearing will be scheduled. The judge will grant the request to seal the arrest record if there are no objections to the motion. After the approval, the court will update its system, and the record will be sealed a few days after the hearing.

Sarpy County law enforcement agencies automatically seal juvenile arrest records from public view (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2,108.03). Only the record holder, someone the record holder permits, DHHS, law enforcement agencies, judges, county and city attorney offices, and probation officers can access juvenile arrest records. Juveniles whose arrest records do not qualify for automatic sealing can request sealing when they reach the age of 18 or six months after the case was closed. Juveniles or their parents can seal their arrest records by filing:

• A Motion to Seal Records (Juvenile) if their case was heard in Sapry County Juvenile Court.
• A Motion to Seal Records (County Court) if their case was heard in Sarpy County Court.

When reviewing the motion, the Court will evaluate whether the youth has achieved a satisfactory level of rehabilitation. If the Court denies the request due to rehabilitation concerns, the youth may submit the request again after a one-year waiting period.

Sarpy County Arrest Warrants

Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-403, county and district court judges issue arrest warrants in Sapry County for the apprehension of individuals charged with a criminal offense. A warrant is only issued if the magistrate, based on the filed complaint, finds reasonable grounds to believe that the alleged offense has been committed (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-404). The judge will direct the arrest warrant to the Sarpy County sheriff, the marshal, or another city or village police officer. The warrant will command the officer to arrest the accused and bring them before the issuing magistrate, court, or some other magistrate having cognizance of the case (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-406). Arrest warrants can be executed anywhere in Nebraska, and all county sheriffs, coroners, and other officers must aid in the execution of such warrants when required (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-407).

Sarpy County Arrest Warrant Search

The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office disseminates arrest warrants online to members of the public. Online requests can be made for free through the Active Warrant Search tool. The search criteria are last or first name. However, users can click the search button to view the entire warrant list. The Sheriff’s Office also publishes active warrant information on its social media page. A request can also be submitted through the Sheriff Records Request Form. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Sheriff’s Office from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. A name or warrant number will be required to process the request. The office is located at:

Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office
8335 Platteview Road
Papillion, NE 68046
Phone: (402) 593-2288

Do Sarpy County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants do not carry a specified expiration date in Sarpy County. This means once an arrest warrant is issued, it remains active until executed or quashed by the issuing judge. However, the officer named on the warrant is expected to execute it in a timely manner. Although an arrest warrant does not expire, there may be a statute of limitation on the alleged offense committed by the accused. Once the statute of limitations has passed, the prosecution may be voided, even though the warrant remains active.