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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Box Butte County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Nebraska state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Box Butte County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Box Butte County, Nebraska — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,703
Population
Census estimate
4,573
Households
Census estimate
$67,893
Median income
Annual household
$161,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Alliance
County seat
In Nebraska
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Box Butte County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Box Butte County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Box Butte County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch Nebraska District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Search Box Butte County Assessor - gWorks |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Box Butte County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Box Butte County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Box Butte County Records
2026
Box Butte County official government portal active
The official Box Butte County government website at boxbuttecounty.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Box Butte County court records portal verified
State court system links for Box Butte County verified against the Nebraska judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Box Butte County property records online
Box Butte County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Nebraska, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Box Butte County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Box Butte County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Box Butte County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Nebraska statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Nebraska state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Box Butte County Records
❌ Myth: "Box Butte County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Box Butte County are held by the Nebraska state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Box Butte County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Box Butte County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Nebraska state repository has verified, current Box Butte County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Box Butte County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Box Butte County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- boxbuttecounty.us — Official Box Butte County government website
- supremecourt.nebraska.gov — Court records — official source
- nto.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Box Butte County & Nebraska Records
For records not specific to Box Butte County, use Nebraska's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Nebraska statewide record systems:
- Nebraska Court Records →
- Nebraska Criminal Records →
- Nebraska Property Records →
- Nebraska Vital Records →
- Nebraska Voter Records →
- Nebraska Wants & Warrants →
- Nebraska Licenses →
- Nebraska Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Nebraska statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Box Butte County, Nebraska
Box Butte County is located in northwest Nebraska. The county seat is Alliance (official site: http://boxbuttecounty.us/).
- Population: 10,703
- Households: 4,573
- Median household income: $67,893
- Median home value: $161,600
- Below poverty line: 12.0%
- Land area: 1,075.2 sq mi
- Population density: 10.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Property Search
Official Free
Clicking the search button next to the row you want to search by will take you to the property record selection screen. Click here for information on LB1107 Nebraska Income Tax Credit for School District Taxes Paid (Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act Credit) Copyright © 2004 Nebraska Association of County
🌐 nto.us
Box Butte County Assessor - gWorks
Official Free
The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by Box Butte County. The map, all associated data, and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual Property ...
Boyd County Assessor
Official Free
Enter your search criteria in the fields on the right. Clicking the search button next to the row you want to search by will take you to the property record selection screen. Questions? For questions on displayed information contact Boyd County Assessor (402) 775-2311 ·
Box Butte County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch
Official Free
County · Box Butte · 515 Box Butte Avenue Suite 100 · Alliance · NE · 69301 · Phone · 308-762-6800 · Fax · 308-762-2650 · Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch each day. Court Clerk · Chelsie Tasso · Email · Home · Administration · ...
Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Box Butte County Homicide Victim Identified | Nebraska State Patrol
Official Free
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol believe that the deceased person found last week in rural Box Butte County is Ebram Sifuentes , 32. An autopsy was conducted on Monday, but additional testing is being done to provide 100% confirmation. Sifuentes had been reported missing and was ...
Vital Records - DHHS - Nebraska.gov
Official Free
The Office of Vital Records preserves birth, death, marriage and divorce records which occur in Nebraska . The records maintained by this office are issued as legal certified copies and are printed on multi-colored security paper with a digitally ...
Nonpartisan, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 12, 2026
Official Free
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER · 1. TO VOTE, YOU MUST DARKEN THE OVAL · COMPLETELY ( ). 2. Use a black ink pen to mark the ballot. 3. To vote for a WRITE-IN candidate, write in the · name on the line provided AND darken the · oval completely. 4. DO NOT CROSS OUT OR ERASE. If you make a mistake, ask for a new ballot. Buffalo County, Nebraska ...
STATE OF NEBRASKA ROSTER CENTERS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Official Free
(County) Page 2 of 11 · CENTER FOR DEVELOPEMENTALLY DISABLED FACILITY ROSTER · 3/16/2026 · By City · License No · No. and Type of · Beds · Updated: REGION I OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT · 1051 DAKOTA AVENUE · ALLIANCE (BOX BUTTE) - 69301 · REG I Dakota Residence ·
Records Retention and Disposition Schedules | Nebraska Secretary of State
Official Free
County Register of Deeds - 11 (last updated 08/22/2022) County Sheriffs - 15 (last updated 10/10/2014) County Superintendents Of Schools - 13 (last updated 12/05/1989) County Treasurers - 16 (last updated 06/03/2024) County Veterans Service Offices - 94 (last updated 01/30/1990) County Weed Control Authorities - 19 (last updated 05/10/2019) Developmental Disability Service Providers - 48 (last updated 11/17/2022) District Courts - 8 (last updated 10/21/2024) District Energy Corporation (DEC) - 29 (last updated 8/7/2015) Douglas County Clerk - 65 (last updated 06/29/2012) Douglas County General
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County court cases are searchable through the Box Butte County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch portal: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/box-butte-county-court. Nebraska also operates a state-level case lookup through the JUSTICE (Nebraska Courts) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Nebraska?
Yes — in Nebraska, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Nebraska?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Nebraska record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Nebraska?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Nebraska State Patrol that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Nebraska. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.