Cherry County Criminal Records

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Where to search Cherry County records

Cherry County, Nebraska court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information.

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Statewide recordsUse the Nebraska state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Cherry County Court is at 365 North Main Street, Suite 12, Valentine, Nebraska 69201, and lists 402-376-2590.
The county-court page identifies Michaela Hobbs as clerk and James J. Orr as judge.
Cherry County Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, felony preliminary hearings, probate, juvenile, small claims, landlord-tenant, and other listed matters.
The county phone directory lists the Sheriff at 402-376-1890 and the District Court Clerk at 402-376-1840.
Cherry County Court is in Nebraska Judicial District 8.

Cherry County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	official county directory for sheriff, court, clerk, and county-office contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	official county government portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Cherry County official source (supremecourt.nebraska.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Cherry County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Cherry County. Cherry County has 5,561 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 31-031
Population: 5,561 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Cherry County Court is at 365 North Main Street, Suite 12, Valentine, Nebraska 69201, and lists 402-376-2590.
Local detail: The county-court page identifies Michaela Hobbs as clerk and James J. Orr as judge.
Local detail: Cherry County Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, felony preliminary hearings, probate, juvenile, small claims, landlord-tenant, and other listed matters.
Local detail: The county phone directory lists the Sheriff at 402-376-1890 and the District Court Clerk at 402-376-1840.
Local detail: Cherry County Court is in Nebraska Judicial District 8.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Cherry County Court is at 365 North Main Street, Suite 12, Valentine, Nebraska 69201, and lists 402-376-2590.
Local detail: The county-court page identifies Michaela Hobbs as clerk and James J. Orr as judge.
Local detail: Cherry County Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, felony preliminary hearings, probate, juvenile, small claims, landlord-tenant, and other listed matters.

How do I contact Cherry County Court or the sheriff?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Cherry County Court or the sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

Which matters are handled by Cherry County Court?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters are handled by Cherry County Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

How do I locate a Cherry County District Court record?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I locate a Cherry County District Court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

Where can I request Cherry County jail information?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I request Cherry County jail information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

Which Judicial District handles Cherry County cases?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Judicial District handles Cherry County cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

How can I distinguish a preliminary hearing, charge, and final disposition?

For Cherry County, start with official county government portal and official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish a preliminary hearing, charge, and final disposition depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county court page lists case types and contacts but no complete current inmate roster or complete individual docket and disposition history.

Finding Cherry County criminal court records

Start with official county-court location, clerk, hours, and case-type information for the official Cherry County court path. County: Cherry County government and the elected Sheriff’s Office provide county administration, law enforcement, and public-safety services. Court: Cherry County Court operates through the Nebraska Judicial Branch in Judicial District 8; district and appellate courts are separate levels of state jurisdiction.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: County jail custody is handled locally through county law enforcement; Nebraska state, federal, juvenile, and municipal custody are separate. Municipal: Municipal police and ordinance courts are distinct from the Cherry County Sheriff and Nebraska state courts.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use official county directory for sheriff, court, clerk, and county-office contacts. Public court and sheriff information may omit sealed, juvenile, or protected records, and a charge is not a conviction.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Nebraska criminal-record sources

Statewide Nebraska sources are separate from Cherry County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Cherry County and Nebraska record sources

For an official starting point, use official county government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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