The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) adheres to the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712 through 84-712.09) and all other state laws when determining the public disclosure of documents. The information below is intended to assist individuals who wish to request records from NDCS and should not be considered an establishment of any official rules. Please consult the Nebraska Public Records Statutes for the official policies governing public records requests. Additional information on these policies can be found on the Office of the Nebraska Attorney General website.
- Before submitting a public records request, confirm that the records you are requesting are not already available to you.
- The News & Information tab on our website contains many of our policies, reports, and other documents of public interest.
- The Incarceration Records database contains information on specific incarcerated individuals that NDCS is able to share with the public. Some aggregate data may be gathered from the database spreadsheets.
- You may also wish to review the exceptions to public disclosure listed in statute and our examples of previously denied requests.
- Public records requests should be in writing and should include the following:
- Your contact information
- A statement that you are requesting records under the Nebraska Public Records Statutes or Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712
- A description of the records you are seeking. Please be specific and include a date range, if applicable.
- Requests can be sent digitally or through the mail
- Email: DCS.PublicRecords@nebraska.gov
- Mail:
Public Disclosure Unit
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
P.O. Box 94661
Lincoln, NE 68509
- A response to your request will be sent to you within four (4) business days of the date your request was received.
- NDCS Policy: Access to Public Information