Montgomery County Court Records

Montgomery County court records document information generated or collected during local court proceedings. Such records may include warrants, exhibits, motions, indictments, court orders, transcripts, Montgomery County arrest records, and settlement records. These records help encourage openness and clarity within the judicial system and ensure accountability to the public.

Are Court Records Public in Montgomery County?

Yes. Under the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-221), records maintained by government agencies, including court records, are deemed public. Courts in Montgomery County are mandated to make such records available upon request. However, the same law recognizes the need for a balance and exempts certain records from public disclosure. Records exempt from public disclosure include:

• Juvenile records
• Sealed or expunged records
• Adoption records
• Child support or custody records
• Records involving ongoing investigations
• Grand jury proceedings
• Personal identifying information

Montgomery County Court Records Search

Individuals may search for Montgomery County court records using one of the following means:

• Online through the portal provided by the court
• Through the Kansas Judicial Branch website
• In person at the courthouse
• By phone, email, or mail
• Third-party websites

Montgomery County Courts

Montgomery County, Kansas, is part of the 14th Judicial District. The Montgomery County District Court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. It also handles juvenile probate, family, and small claims cases.
The District Court is located at:

300 E Main Street Suite 201
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: (620) 330-1070
Fax: (620) 331-6120

Montgomery County Criminal and Civil Records

In Montgomery County, both criminal and civil records are in the custody of the District Court clerk. These are different from Montgomery County arrest records, which are kept by the County sheriff's office in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. Montgomery County is part of the 14th Judicial District. Under the Kansas Open Records Act, individuals may query the court unreservedly for information relating to cases it handled.

To access Montgomery County civil and criminal records, interested individuals may submit a request in writing, pay the requisite fee, and provide information that could facilitate the search. They are also required to provide valid identification.

Montgomery County Marriage Records

Marriage licenses in Montgomery County are issued at the district court. Records regarding such matters are in the custody of the court clerk and are largely available for public access. Individuals seeking marriage records may visit the county clerk's office during normal office hours with the names of the spouses and the date of the marriage.

In addition, interested parties may also obtain marriage records from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics. They may contact the office in person or by phone. For those who prefer to visit, the office is located at:

Kansas Office of Vital Statistics
1000 South West Jackson Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66612-2221
Phone: (877) 305-8315

Montgomery County Divorce Records

In Montgomery County, divorce records are generated following legal proceedings leading to the dissolution of a marriage, in line with Kansas divorce statutes (K.S.A. 23-2701). Interested parties may contact the District court clerk's office with the case number and date of divorce to access divorce records. In addition, the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics also maintains official documentation.

Montgomery Birth Records

In Montgomery County, births are governed by state statutes (K.S.A. 65- 2422d), which provide that only eligible individuals may access birth records. This includes the subject of the record, immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a valid court order. The Kansas Office of Vital Statistics is the custodian of birth records. Certified copies cost $20 per copy.

Montgomery Death Records

In Montgomery County, the Department of Health and Environment is in charge of death records. These records are only accessible to eligible individuals, including immediate family members, individuals with court orders, and legal representatives.

They may obtain death records by filling out and submitting an application form to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. They should include valid identification, proof of eligibility, and payment of $15. Alternatively, eligible individuals may also request death records by phone or in person visit to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment office.

Montgomery County Probate Court Records

In Montgomery County, probate matters are handled by the Montgomery County District Court. Probate records are not public under Kansas probate statutes (K.S.A. 59-301). Eligible individuals include legal representatives, immediate family members, and individuals with a legitimate interest in the case.

Probate records include wills, court-ordered guardianships, and trust administration records. Requesters may query the office of the district court clerk for probate records. Such requests should include the case number, names of the parties involved, valid identification, and proof of eligibility.

Montgomery County Property Records

In Montgomery County, property records are maintained by the Register of Deeds. They show information about property ownership, valuation, assessment, and legal descriptions. Common types of records in this category include property tax assessment records, real estate sales data, deeds, liens, and property surveys. Interested individuals should direct their requests to the office of the Register of Deeds over the phone at (620) 330-1140, by mail, or in person.

In addition, requesters may use the Montgomery County parcel search online portal provided by the office of the Register of Deeds. The office is located at:

Montgomery County Register of Deeds
217 E Myrtle St,
Suite 205,
Independence, KS 67301.
P.O. Box 647,
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: (620) 330-1140
Fax: (620) 330-1144

Montgomery County Court Records Online

Individuals in Montgomery County may access court records online through third-party websites like Kansascourtrecords.us. Such sites offer quick consolidated search services of records compiled from across various jurisdictions. They have the advantage of being location-independent, which is particularly useful for individuals who cannot physically visit the courthouse. However, these websites often charge for detailed case information, and the accuracy of the information provided is not guaranteed. Individuals are advised to verify information with records from official sources.