Reno County Court Records

Reno County Court records refer to documents filed for legal proceedings in Reno County. However, this does not include email, correspondence, notes, or similar papers not filed in the court case. Reno County Court records are crucial in maintaining accountability and transparency in Reno County's judicial system. By granting access to county court records, Reno County helps foster proper knowledge of the judicial system, ensuring that justice is served openly.

Court records in Reno County help preserve historical legal data, which provides legal precedents not just for legal practitioners but also for researchers, historians, and the public.

Reno County Court records typically contain key details about a case, such as the names of the parties involved, the case number, the court where the case is being heard, and the date it was filed. Other details include docket entries tracking the case's progress and the addresses of the plaintiffs and defendants.

Are Court Records Public in Reno County?

According to the Kansas Open Records Act, Reno County Court records are public. The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) grants interested members of the public access to Reno County Court Records. These records include records created, filed, and maintained by state and local authorities in the state, except those restricted from public disclosure. Having been initially proposed in 1979, the Kansas Open Records Act was enacted in 1957 and has undergone numerous amendments for better definitions and to add exceptions and clarification.

Regardless of the Open Records Act, certain court records may not be subject to public disclosure for diverse reasons. Below is a list of certain records considered confidential in Reno County:

• Expunged cases, including criminal records
• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Juvenile offender proceedings
• Parentage cases filed under the Kansas Parentage Act, K.S.A. 23-2201 et seq
• Grand jury proceedings
• Certain criminal investigation records
• Parental bypass
• Divorces
• Protection from abuse
• Guardianship and conservatorship cases
• Inquisition proceedings under K.S.A. 22-3101 through K.S.A. 22-3105
• Uniform interstate enforcement of domestic violence protection orders

Reno County Court Records Search

Individuals interested in obtaining court records in Reno County can do so via any of the following avenues:

• The court where the case was filed or heard
• Office of the County Court Clerk
• Kansas Office of Judicial Administration remote search tool
• Reputable third-party search platforms

Reno County Courts

The Reno County Court System is composed of different courts that handle criminal, civil, probate, and family cases. The court that makes up the county court system includes the District courts which are generally responsible for handling trials and legal disagreements. Below is a directory of the courts in Reno County, Kansas:

Reno County District Court
206 West 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 694-2956
Fax: (620) 694-2958

Abbeville Municipal Court
100 North Abby Street, Abbyville, KS 67510
Phone: (620) 286-5643

Arlington Municipal Court
111 West Main Street, P.O. Box 377, Arlington, KS 67514
Phone: (620) 538-2818
Fax: (620) 538-4830

Buhler Municipal Court
219 North Main, P.O. Box 187, Buhler, KS 67522
Phone: (620) 543-2253
Fax: (620) 543-6417

Haven Municipal Court
120 South Kansas Avenue, P.O. Box 356, Haven, KS 67543
Phone: (620) 465-3415

Hutchinson Municipal Court
210 West 1st, P.O. Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67504
Phone: (620) 694-2835
Fax: (620) 694-2858

Nickerson Municipal Court
15 North Nickerson Street, Nickerson, KS 67561
Phone: (620) 422-5981
Fax: (620) 422-5252

Pretty Prairie Municipal Court
119 West Main Street, P.O. Box 68, Pretty Prairie, KS 67570
Phone: (620) 459-6392
Fax: (620) 459-7354

South Hutchinson Municipal Court
10 East Blanchard Avenue, South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Phone: (620) 560-6251
Fax: (620) 560-6281

Sylvia Municipal Court
121 South Main, P.O. Box 247, Sylvia, KS 67581
Phone: (620) 486-2472
Fax: (620) 486-2070

Turon Municipal Court
501 East Price Street, P.O. Box 366, Turon, KS 67583
Phone: (620) 497-6443
Fax: (620) 497-6553

Reno County Criminal Records

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is responsible for maintaining and managing access to criminal and arrest records in Reno County. It harnesses diverse data on criminal activities from various agencies in the state, including the court, police department, and Sheriff's office.

The Bureau maintains a repository that is organized based on individual identities to ensure the offenses are listed chronologically. Criminal records maintained by the Bureau typically include incarceration details, felonies, court outcomes, arrests, and misdemeanors.

Individuals interested in obtaining Reno County Criminal Records can do so by searching on the remote tool called the Kansas Criminal History Record Check Information site created and managed by the Bureau. It is worth noting that while the tool provides access to criminal records, the records deemed confidential under Kansas statutes and regulations are not available to researchers on this platform. Secondly, these checks, which cost $20.00, rely on fingerprint identification. The state only releases records deemed public under Kansas statutes and regulations, ensuring that sealed or exempted records remain private.

The KBI maintains records in Kansas and provides expertise and support to Sheriff's departments and local police in investigating criminal incidents.

Additionally, the Bureau also maintains access to Kansas Registered Offender Information; this feature allows the public access to details on people convicted of offenses related to sex, drugs, and violence.

Some of the criminal records the Bureau makes available for public access include the following:

• Convictions for country and state law violations
• Recent arrests
• Jail and inmate records
• Felony and misdemeanor records.

These records typically contain details such as:

• Names
• Address
• Contact details
• Description (Physical)
• Arrest information
• Ranks and names of the arresting officers
• Charges or any related bond or bail

In order for interested parties to use the remote tool to access any records, they must first register via the Kansas Government Access Portal.

Alternatively, the public can obtain criminal records through the Kansas Department of Corrections, which allows users to access an offender search tool for locating convicted and arrested persons.

In Reno County, criminal records generated within the county can be accessed through the Reno County Sheriff's Department or the Reno County Courts. Inquirer's may obtain Reno county arrest and criminal record information by querying the office at:

Reno County Sheriff's Office
Address: 210 W. First Ave., Hutchinson, KS
Phone: (620) 694-2735
Email: randy.henderson@renolec.com

Get Reno County Civil Court Records

Reno County Civil Court Records refer to documents and records filed concerning non-criminal disputes such as contract issues, property issues, lawsuits, family law matters, and small claim cases.

Like several other records in Reno County, civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of the Reno County District Court. The Clerk's office is primarily responsible for managing and granting access to these records.

Individuals interested in obtaining civil court records can do so by physically visiting the Clerk of the District Court office at the address provided below. The court typically makes special computers available solely to search court records.

Reno County District Court Clerk
206 W 1st Ave,
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 694-2956

Online Access:

Another avenue available to researchers is the remote access avenue through which interested individuals can conduct record searches from the comfort of their homes. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations allows remote access to records through the Kansas eCourt Public Access Portal. Civil records search on the remote tool can be done either by name, case number, or any other identifying information. It is worth noting that certain sensitive documents, such as juvenile cases or family law, are, however, not available for public access.

Mail-in Requests:

Alternatively, researchers can also gain access to Reno County Civil Court records by mailing their requests to the county clerk's office. Requesters must ensure that the request contains all necessary details, such as names, case numbers, filing dates, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for response.

Similarly, requesters can use the records request form made available by the Kansas judicial branch.

Noteworthy considerations:

• A requester may be asked to provide a valid means of identification before their search request would be processed.
• Requesters are required to make payments depending on the kind of record they seek.
• Each page of a record costs 25 cents
• A certified document costs $10
• The cost is 50 cents to send the first five pages by mail
• Additional 25 cents for each subsequent set of five pages.
• Faxing costs 50 cents per page, up to a maximum of 15 pages.

Reno County Marriage Records

In Reno County, Kansas, marriage records dating back to July 1, 1913, to the present are readily available at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. Requests for other marriage records dated before this date should be directed to the Reno County Clerk's office.

It is worth noting that marriage licenses are first processed at the county office before being sent to the District Court, which forwards them to the state office for archival. Typical information contained in the Reno County Marriage Record includes the following:

• Full names of the bride and groom
• Location and date of the marriage

Noteworthy Considerations:

Certified copies of marriage records can only be ordered as they are not made available remotely.

Marriage records are typically not considered public records in Kansas and as such can be accessed by just a select group of persons. Aside from the subject of the records, legal representatives, immediate family, and legal guardians, to gain access to marriage records, a researcher must possess a court order or be able to prove a direct interest.

Obtaining a copy of a marriage record requires a fee of $15.00.

Individuals who are interested in obtaining these records can make their request over the phone to this contact (877) 305-8315, while all main-in requests should be sent to the address given below:

Office of Vital Statistics
Curtis State Office Building
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66612-2221

Reno County Divorce Records

Like other vital records, Reno County Divorce Records dating as far back as July 1, 1951, are held and managed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. For divorce certificates issued after this date, interested persons should direct the records request to the County Clerk's office where the divorce was filed and recorded. It is worth noting that the court does not generate divorce certificates; instead, they are provided by the vital records office as a summary of the event; divorce certificates typically contain the following details:

• Divorce status
• Full Names of both former spouses
• Date of the divorce
• The location where the divorce took place

Another divorce record in Reno County is the divorce decree, a detailed file prepared by the court that represents the outcome of the divorce case. It also outlines the specific circumstances of the divorce. Details included in the divorce decree include the following:

• Reason for the divorce
• Property division agreements
• Custody and visitation arrangements for children
• Child and spousal support details

Additionally, certain divorce decrees may contain assets and the possible criminal background of any of the spouses. A divorce decree can be obtained at the County Clerk's office at the address provided earlier.

Reno Birth and Death Records

Reno Birth and Death Records, as with other vital records, are managed and accessible via the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. Records before July 1, 1911, can be obtained from the County Clerk's office where the event took place, while all records after the stated date should be directed to the agency. A typical Reno birth record contains the following details:

• Full name of the person (First, Middle and Surname)
• Location and date of birth
• Names of both parents (May sometimes include mother's maiden name)
• Place of residence

Death records, on the other hand, contain the following details:

• Name of the deceased
• Location and date of the death
• Age at the time of death
• Cause of death
• Parent's names and birthplaces
• Birthplace
• Name of spouse
• occupation

Reno County Probate Court Records

The Reno County District Court is primarily responsible for handling all probate matters within the county. Probate matters handled by Reno County Probate Court which is part of the Reno District Court system include the administration of estates, guardianships, wills, and conservatorships. Researchers who are keen on obtaining Reno County Probate Court records can do so by paying a physical visit to the Reno County District Court which is responsible for maintaining and managing probate court records dating as far back as 1873.

Researchers are advised to note that a valid means of identification may be required before a record request would be considered. Additionally, obtaining records may require a specific fee, which can either be paid by card or money order, depending on the court's accepted method. While the district court maintains a public terminal where interested researchers can conduct record searches, another avenue through which Reno County Probate Court records is remotely accessing these records via the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal.

Reno County Property Records

Reno County Property Records are maintained and managed by the Reno County Register of Deeds. The County Registrar of Deeds is the designated custodian of all Reno County Property Records. The registrar oversees property records such as property transfer, land ownership, and other real estate-related activities. Interested individuals can obtain property records via any of the following avenues:

In-person: Interested parties can pay a physical visit to the office of the registrar where they can make their request known. Researchers are advised that records search and access may require a valid form of identification and fees, which they are required to pay either by card or money order, depending on the accepted mode of payment. All visits must be conducted within working hours, usually between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the address below:

Register of Deeds Office
125 W 1st Avenue Hutchinson,
KS 67501
(620) 694-2942

Online Access:

As with other records, interested parties can obtain Reno County Property Records by using various remote search platforms provided by the Registrar's Office. These searches can be conducted by property owner, parcel number, or address. Researchers can also simply mail their records request to the address provided earlier.

Reno County Court Records Online

Numerous remote third-party platforms like kansascourtrecords.us offer a convenient avenue for accessing court records in Reno County. These platforms allow users to search for records remotely without visiting the courthouse in person. The easy-to-use interfaces also help to make this process as hitch-free as possible. However, it is worth noting that since these platforms are not related to any government agency, the data they provide cannot always be trusted for accuracy and completeness. Data obtained from these platforms should always be cross-checked with official sources to ensure correctness.