McPherson County Court Records

In McPherson County, Kansas, court records document all cases handled by the county's courts and judicial divisions. They include all case records from all court matters handled in the county. These records include cases of civil matters, criminal matters, juvenile cases, probate cases, and more. They also contain details of McPherson County arrest records, criminal charges, and arraignments. Court records are useful for staying updated on cases and background checks.

Are Court Records Public in McPherson County?

Yes, McPherson County court records are public documents as defined by the Kansas Open Records Act. Generally, anyone interested can access and obtain them by filling out and submitting a records request via mail or in person. The state’s law also provides for court records that are not public for privacy and safety reasons. These are details of ongoing investigations, confidential or privileged communication, or personally identifiable information. Such records will remain restricted to the individuals who are qualified to access them.

McPherson County Court Records Search

The District Court Clerk’s office is the custodian of McPherson County court records. This office handles case documents like pleadings, transcripts, court calendars, court orders, court dockets, and more. Almost anyone can search and obtain them as they are generally public records. Requesters can submit their mail-in or walk-in requests to the Clerk’s office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The Search District Court website provides online access to a search and request platform for these records.

A general overview of the options for performing a general search for court records in McPherson County. Keep this brief since you’ll be discussing the processes in subsequent sections.

McPherson County Courts

The McPherson County court system consists of a District Court and seven Municipal Courts. Here are the courts’ addresses and contact information:

McPherson County District Court
117 North Maple,
P.O. Box 1106, McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3422
Fax: (620) 241-1372

Canton Municipal Court
100 South Main Street,
P.O. Box 476, Canton, KS 67428
Phone: (620) 628-4916
Fax: (620) 628-7943

Galva Municipal Court
208 South Main Street,
P.O. Box 223, Galva, KS 67443
Phone: (620) 654-3561
Fax: (620) 654-3663

Inman Municipal Court
104 North Main,
P.O. Box 177, Inman, KS 67546
Phone: (620) 585-2122
Fax: (620) 585-2767

Lindsborg Municipal Court
101 South Main,
P.O. Box 70, Lindsborg., KS 67456
Phone: (785) 227-3355
Fax: (785) 227-4128

Marquette Municipal Court
113 North Washington,
P.O. Box 401, Marquette, KS 67464
Phone: (785) 546-2205

McPherson Municipal Court
113 North Ash Street,
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 245-2507
Fax: (620) 245-2503

Moundridge Municipal Court
225 South Christian Avenue,
Moundridge, KS 67107
Phone: (620) 345-8246
Fax: (620) 345-2877

McPherson County Criminal and Civil Records

McPherson County criminal and civil court records are maintained by the court with general jurisdiction. These records provide details of criminal cases, civil cases, probate matters, juvenile cases, and family law cases. They are generally public records with the exception of case records that are restricted or sealed. Criminal and civil records are accessible using mail-in or walk-in requests submitted to the relevant court clerk or the County Clerk's office. Requesters can also use the state’s Public website for online access to these records. This website provides links to various records search platforms, including District Court records.

McPherson County Marriage Records

McPherson County marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk’s office or the Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The state’s laws restrict access to marriage records to the couples themselves, their legal representatives, direct relatives, and anyone who shows proof of a direct or legal interest. These persons can access McPherson County marriage records online through the Marriage Certificate website. They can also use walk-in or mail-in requests to request copies of marriage records. These requests will be submitted to or addressed to:

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Office of Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson, Site 120
Topeka, Kansas 66612-2221
Phone: (785) 296-1400
For credit card orders: (877) 305-8315

Or

McPherson County District Court
117 North Maple, P.O. Box 1106
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3422
Fax: (620) 241-1372

McPherson County Divorce Records

McPherson County divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of the District Court and the Department of Health and Environment. The latter issues Divorce Certificates, while the former handles divorce proceedings. These records are generally publicly accessible. Requesters can submit their walk-in or mail-in requests with a description of the divorce case. Copies of these records can be obtained for $20 per certified copy. They can use the Divorce Certificate website to access and obtain McPherson County divorce records online. County locals can process their physical or mail-in requests at:

McPherson County District Court
117 North Maple,
P.O. Box 1106
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3422
Fax: (620) 241-1372

Or

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Office of Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson, Site 120
Topeka, Kansas 66612-2221
Phone: (785) 296-1400
For credit card orders: (877) 305-8315

McPherson Birth Records

McPherson County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk’s office or the Office of Vital Statistics. These records are restricted by law to the following persons:

• Individual named on the birth certificate if 18 years or above
• The parents named in the certificate
• The legal guardian
• Siblings
• Spouse
• Children
• Legal representatives
• Anyone with proof of legal need for the records

Any of these individuals can access or obtain McPherson County birth records online through the Birth Certificate website. They can also use walk-in or mail-in record requests to access these records. These requests will be addressed to or submitted at:

McPherson County Clerk
117 N. Maple St.
P.O. Box 425
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3656
Fax: (620) 241-1168

McPherson Death Records

McPherson County death records are maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, or the County Clerk’s office. The Office of Vital Statistics maintains records from July 1, 1911, while the County Clerk’s office has records prior to July 1, 1911. These are not public records because access to them is restricted to the immediate family members of the deceased, their legal representatives, and anyone with proof of a direct or tangible need for the records. Requesters can have online access to McPherson County death records through the state’s Death Certificate website. Walk-in and mail-in requests can be submitted and processed at:

McPherson County Clerk
117 N. Maple St.
P.O. Box 425
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3656
Fax: (620) 241-1168

McPherson County Probate Court Records

McPherson County Probate Court records are maintained by the clerk of the District Court. This court has jurisdiction over probate matters, which are cases involving wills, trusts, estate administration, adoptions, name changes, mental health cases, and more. These records are mostly public documents, with the exception of case records that are sensitive or restricted. McPherson County Probate Court records can be accessed online through the Search District Court Records website. The clerk’s office also accepts requests via mail or in person. These requests can be submitted between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays at:

McPherson County District Court
117 North Maple, P.O. Box 1106
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-3422
Fax: (620) 241-1372

McPherson County Property Records

McPherson County property records are maintained by the McPherson County Register of Deeds and the County Appraiser’s Office. These are public records containing information about ownership history, tax or value assessment, boundary details, or addresses. Property records generally refer to documents like deeds, liens, plats, mortgages, and more. Requesters can use the ACCESS website to access McPherson County property records online. Physical requests can be mailed or submitted to the Register of Deeds’ office at:

McPherson County Register of Deeds
117 N. Maple St.
P.O. Box 86
McPherson, Kansas 67460
Phone: (620) 241-5050
Fax: (620) 245-0749

Or

McPherson County Appraiser’s Office
P.O. Box 530
McPherson, Kansas 67460
Phone: (620) 241-5870
Fax: (620) 245-0085

McPherson County Court Records Online

McPherson County court records are accessible online through the court’s records website and third-party platforms such as Kansascourtrecords.us. These records are generally publicly accessible, which means almost anyone can load this website and obtain them. However, third-party websites operate independently of government agencies. As such, they can not guarantee updated, complete, or accurate court documents, as they are secondary sources. Requesters may need to verify or update third-party-sourced records using official court documents.