| Clerk of the District Court | Sarpy County Clerk of the District Court |
|---|---|
| County Court Clerk | Sarpy County Court Clerk |
| Clerk address | District Court: 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 3141, Papillion, NE 68046-3087. County Court: 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 3142, Papillion, NE 68046-3087 |
| Phone | District Court: 402-593-2267. County Court: 402-593-5775 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | County Court: $0.25 per page (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-126.05). District Court: set by each clerk under § 33-106; no statewide per-page rate |
| Certified copy fee | County Court: $1.00 for executing a certificate and affixing the seal, $3.00 for a three-seal authenticated certificate (§ 33-126.05), plus the per-page copy charge. District Court: per clerk |
Sarpy County (Papillion, Bellevue, La Vista, part of Omaha) keeps district-court records with the Clerk of the District Court and county-level records with the Sarpy County Court clerk, both in the same courthouse complex on Golden Gate Drive in Papillion. Sarpy is the third of Nebraska's three counties with a Separate Juvenile Court, alongside Douglas and Lancaster.
In addition to the statewide JUSTICE case search, the district clerk's office maintains its own "Old Case Lookup/File Check Out" tool for locating and requesting older paper files that predate full electronic indexing — a level of self-service not every Nebraska county offers.
Because Sarpy includes part of the Omaha metro area, residents sometimes search the wrong system: city police tickets in Bellevue, La Vista, or Papillion go to each city's own municipal court, not to the county court.
Search Sarpy County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Sarpy County Clerk of the District Court
- Cost
- Free JUSTICE terminal search at the courthouse; per-search fee for online JUSTICE search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony criminal, civil, family, and probate cases for Sarpy County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Clerk is Dori Heath. The office also runs a separate "Old Case Lookup/File Check Out" tool (apps.sarpy.gov/dcfile) for older, non-electronic case files.
County Court Clerk
Sarpy County Court Clerk
- Cost
- Free JUSTICE terminal search at the courthouse; per-search fee for online JUSTICE search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal, traffic infraction, and civil/small-claims cases up to the county-court limit
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Clerk of the County Court is Dana Ritchheart.
Other courts
Sarpy County District Court — Old Case Lookup / File Check Out
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Index of older district-court files not fully reflected in the statewide electronic system, for locating and requesting a file
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Supplements, rather than replaces, a JUSTICE search.
What is available online
District Court and County Court both feed the statewide JUSTICE system. The district clerk additionally offers an "Old Case Lookup/File Check Out" tool for pre-electronic files that may not show complete detail in JUSTICE. Separate Juvenile Court records are confidential and outside both systems.
Which clerk has your record
In Nebraska, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Nebraska page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts (12 judicial districts) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other domestic-relations cases; Civil suits over $57,000 | Clerk of the District Court of the county |
| County Courts (one per county) | Misdemeanors and traffic infractions; Civil cases up to $57,000 and small claims; Preliminary hearings in felony cases | Clerk Magistrate / Court Clerk of the County Court |
| Separate Juvenile Courts (Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy counties) | Juvenile delinquency; Abuse and neglect; Termination of parental rights | Clerk of the Separate Juvenile Court |
| Workers' Compensation Court | Workplace injury claims statewide | Clerk of the Workers' Compensation Court |
Request records in person or by mail
Sarpy County clerk offices
District Court: 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 3141, Papillion, NE 68046-3087. County Court: 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 3142, Papillion, NE 68046-3087
Phone: District Court: 402-593-2267. County Court: 402-593-5775
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
District-court records (felonies, family, civil, probate). Contact the Clerk of the District Court at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 3141, Papillion, NE 68046-3087, phone 402-593-2267. Provide the case number if known, or party names and an approximate year, and specify plain or certified copies.
County Court records (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims). Contact the County Court clerk at Suite 3142 in the same building, phone 402-593-5775.
Older files. Use the district clerk's Old Case Lookup/File Check Out tool to find and request a file that predates full electronic records, or ask the clerk's office directly.
In person, for free. A JUSTICE public-access terminal is available at the courthouse.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | County Court: $0.25 per page (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-126.05). District Court: set by each clerk under § 33-106; no statewide per-page rate |
| Certified copy | County Court: $1.00 for executing a certificate and affixing the seal, $3.00 for a three-seal authenticated certificate (§ 33-126.05), plus the per-page copy charge. District Court: per clerk |
The Nebraska Judicial Branch fee schedule (effective 07-01-2026) lists county-court photocopies at $0.25 per page and certification at $1.00 per seal under § 33-126.05. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-106 entitles the clerk of the district court to a fee for each copy or transcript and for the certificate, but does not fix a per-page amount, so district clerks post their own rates; confirm with the specific clerk before mailing payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Nebraska court records are presumed open under the public-records framework in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712, but several categories are not visible in JUSTICE or at the courthouse counter:
The Nebraska guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Sarpy County court records?
Use the statewide JUSTICE system online for a per-search fee, or search for free at a public-access terminal at the Sarpy County courthouse in Papillion.
Where do I find an older Sarpy County district court file?
The district clerk's Old Case Lookup/File Check Out tool at apps.sarpy.gov/dcfile helps locate and request files that predate full electronic indexing.
Which office has my Sarpy County misdemeanor or small-claims case?
The Sarpy County Court, a separate clerk's office from the district clerk, in Suite 3142 of the same Papillion courthouse.
Are Bellevue or Papillion traffic tickets in the county court search?
Only if issued by a county officer. Tickets from Bellevue, La Vista, and Papillion police departments are handled by each city's own municipal court, not the county court.
Are Sarpy County juvenile records public?
No. Sarpy has a Separate Juvenile Court and its records are confidential, with access limited to parties, their attorneys, and certain authorized agencies.
Sources
- Sarpy County — District Court — https://www.sarpy.gov/379/District-Court
- Sarpy County — County Court — https://www.sarpy.gov/375/County-Court
- Sarpy County District Court — Old Case Lookup / File Check Out — https://apps.sarpy.gov/dcfile/
- Nebraska Judicial Branch — Sarpy District Court — https://nebraskajudicial.gov/courts/sarpy-district-court
- Nebraska Judicial Branch — Nebraska Court Structure — https://nebraskajudicial.gov/nebraska-court-structure
- Nebraska Judicial Branch — Case Information (eServices) — https://nebraskajudicial.gov/e-services/case-information-eservices
- JUSTICE Court Case Search (Nebraska.gov) — https://www.nebraska.gov/justicecc/ccname.cgi
- Nebraska Judicial Branch — Court Records Search Policy for Nebraska Courts — https://nebraskajudicial.gov/rules/administrative-policies-schedules/court-records-search-policy-nebraska-courts
- Nebraska State Patrol — Criminal History Record Requests — https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/criminal-history-record-requests
- Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library — https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-courts-epub/
- Nebraska Revised Statute § 84-712 — Public records; free examination; copies; fees — https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-712
- Nebraska Revised Statute § 33-106 — Clerk fees — https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-106
- Nebraska Revised Statute § 33-126.05 — County court; miscellaneous fees — https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-126.05
- Nebraska Judicial Branch — Filing Fees and Court Costs — https://nebraskajudicial.gov/rules/administrative-policies-schedules/fees
- Nebraska Revised Statute § 29-2264 — Set aside of conviction — https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=29-2264
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska — https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Nebraska counties.