Platte County Warrant RecordsPlatte County Warrant Records

Platte County Warrant Records is not a court, sheriff’s office, police agency, or government records desk. For a live warrant, case, bond, citation, or custody question, use the official office that holds or serves the record. Platte County Court and District Court keep different files. The sheriff confirms its weekly list. The detention facility handles custody. City police and the Newman Grove contract route answer local service questions.

Need Official Warrant Information?

Use these Platte County and city contacts for the record type involved. Routine records questions should use the published office number. Use 911 only for emergencies.

Platte County Sheriff

2610 14th Street, Columbus, Nebraska 68601

Warrant questions: 402-564-3229

Weekly warrant list

Platte County Court

Platte County Courthouse, second floor

402-563-4905

Weekday public hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

County Court contact

Platte County District Court

Platte County Courthouse, second floor

402-563-4906

Clerk: Marlene Vetick

Weekday public hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

District Court contact

Detention facility

1125 E. 17th Street, Columbus, Nebraska

402-563-4274

Intake, release, and first appearance

For city routes, Columbus Police lists 2330 14th Street and 402-564-3201. Humphrey’s public police contact is 402-910-7350, with 911 for emergencies; its city office is at 203 Elm Street, 402-923-0224. Newman Grove’s government page lists 606 Hale Avenue and 402-454-2110, and says policing is contracted to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

These contacts are for official records and process questions. A caller demanding immediate payment should be treated cautiously. Nebraska courts state that arrest warrants are not served by phone, text, or email. Verify a number from the official source before sharing information or sending money.

  • County Court is the route for traffic, misdemeanor, infraction, ordinance, and preliminary-hearing matters.
  • District Court is the route for felony trial files and family-contempt matters.
  • The sheriff handles the weekly publication and sheriff-service questions.
  • The detention facility handles custody, booking, and first-appearance information.
  • The separate elected County Clerk should not be substituted for either court clerk.