Saline County Court Records

Saline County court records include documents and information from civil, criminal, traffic, probate, and family law cases handled in the county. These records detail case information, court orders, judgments, motions, pleadings, transcripts, evidence and exhibits, court schedules and docket information, and minutes entries.

Generally, Kansas court records are created as legal cases progress through the judicial system and can take various forms, including paper, video, and audio recordings. Court records provide public access to information about legal proceedings. They also help citizens understand court activities and decisions and provide information for legal researchers and individuals studying legal precedents.

Are Court Records Public in Saline County?

Yes. Court records are public in Saline County under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). This law stipulates that most records created and maintained by public agencies, including court records, are open to public inspection and copying. This means anyone can inspect and obtain copies of court records in Saline County.

However, not all records are public. Under KORA, some court records are exempt from public disclosure. Examples of these records include:

• Juvenile court records
• Adoption records
• Sealed or expunged court records
• Certain criminal investigation records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Certain family law records (i.e., child custody and domestic violence case records)
• Case records related to sexual assault victims.

Saline County Court Records Search

Individuals can search for Saline County court records at the following places:

• Kansas District Court Public Access Portal
• The Saline County District Court Clerk's office
• Online third-party repositories.

Saline County Courts

Saline County's District Court is the main court in Saline County. It handles all civil, traffic, and criminal cases, including divorce, domestic relations, probate, and estate administration. Additionally, municipal courts in cities and towns within the county handle city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors.

Below is the contact information of Saline County Courts.

Saline County District Court
Saline County Courthouse
300 West Ash Street
Room 307
P.O. Box 1760
Salina, KS 67402
Phone: (785) 309-5831
Fax: (785) 309-5845

Assaria Municipal Court
315 East Main Street
P.O. Box 267
Assaria, KS 67416
Phone: (785) 667-5595
Fax: (785) 667-5596

Gypsum Municipal Court
521 Maple Street
P.O. Box 313
Gypsum, KS 67448
Phone: (785) 536-4296
Fax: (785) 536-7230

Salina Municipal Court
255 North 10th Street
P.O. Box 1154
Salina, KS 67402
Phone: (785) 826-7230
Fax: (785) 826-7235

Saline County Criminal Records

Saline County criminal records are public records, meaning they are accessible to the general public. However, some records may be restricted or withheld if their release could interfere with a prospective law enforcement action, criminal investigation, or prosecution (KSA 45-221(a)(10)). The Saline County Sheriff's Office and local police departments handle requests for local criminal records.

To request these records, interested individuals can visit the Saline County Sheriff's Office in person or submit an open records request online through the request form.

Saline County Sheriff's Office
800 East Pacific Avenue
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 826-6500

Alternatively, individuals may obtain Saline County criminal records from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The KBI maintains statewide criminal history records on offenders and provides public access to these records through its Kansas Criminal History Record Check, which individuals, companies, and organizations can use to access criminal records for a $30 fee. Much of the KBI's criminal history database is fully automated, so records are available instantly on its website. This allows users to review and print the criminal history record immediately after requesting it.

Get Saline County Civil Court Records

Saline County civil court records contain case details, outcomes, and all relevant court action information on civil proceedings that happened in the Saline County District Court. These include information on divorces, property disputes, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, personal injury claims, and contract disputes.

The Saline County District Court Clerk is the county's custodian of civil court records. The Clerk's Office maintains, organizes, and makes these records accessible to the public under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA).

To request Saline County civil court records, interested individuals should submit a completed "Kansas request form for court records" in person, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, or by mail to the Clerk of the District Court. They may also use the online request form to submit an open records request to the district court.

Clerk of the District Court
300 West Ash Street
Room 306
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-5831

Alternatively, interested individuals can use the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal to search for these records online. The portal requires user registration.

Saline County Marriage Records

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Vital Statistics Office maintains marriage records for the state dating back to May 1, 1913. Marriage record requests can be made in person, by mail, by phone, or online through the VitalChek ordering service.

• Online Requests: Cost $20 per certified copy plus a $13.95 expedited service fee.
• Telephone Requests: Call (877) 305-8315. Each certified copy is $20, with an additional $13.95 expedited service fee, payable by credit card.

For in-person or mail requests, submit a completed Application for Certified Copy of Kansas Marriage Certificate in person to the Office of Vital Statistics between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday, or by mail to:

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

In-person and mail requests cost $20 per certified copy. Mail requests must include a photocopy of a government-issued ID and a check or money order for the required fee, made payable to "Kansas Vital Statistics".

Note: In Kansas, certified copies of vital records, including marriage certificates, are released only to the person named on the record, immediate family, a legal representative, or those with a direct interest, such as a beneficiary or joint property owner.

Saline County Divorce Records

Saline County divorce records contain information about divorces in the county. The District Court handles divorce proceedings in the county, and the District Court Clerk maintains these records. Individuals can obtain Saline County divorce records by contacting the Clerk of the District Court in person or by mail.

Clerk of the District Court
300 West Ash Street
Room 306
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-5831

Alternatively, interested persons can obtain a Saline County divorce certificate by mail, phone, in person, or online from the KDHE's vital statistics office. A completed "Application for a Certified Copy of Kansas Divorce Certificate" should accompany in-person or mail-in requests.

Saline Birth and Death Records

Individuals can obtain Saline County birth and death certificates from July 1, 1911,from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Vital Statistics office. The KDHE vital statistics office is responsible for a statewide record of births and deaths, including those for Saline County. However, certified copies of these records are available only to those named on the record, their immediate family, a legal representative, or individuals who can prove a direct interest.

Birth records are used for school enrollment, starting employment, qualifying for subsidized housing, collecting life insurance, and transferring property, while death records are primarily used to settle estates, claim pensions, and process survivor benefits for the decedent.

Individuals can obtain these records from the Vital Statistics Office in person, by mail, by phone, or online. To request certified copies of birth and death records, eligible persons submit a completed "application for a certified copy of a birth certificate" or "application for a certified copy of a death certificate" to the KDHE.

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

Requests for certified copies of birth or death certificates by in-person or mail cost $20 each. Mail requests must include a photocopy of a government-issued ID and a check or money order payable to "Kansas Vital Statistics". Visitors to the office should also bring a valid ID.

Saline County Probate Court Records

Saline County probate court records include court documents related to the administration of estates, guardianship, wills, and trust matters adjudicated in the 28th Judicial District Court in Saline County.

Individuals who wish to obtain or access probate court records in Saline County should fill out the "Kansas request form for court records" and submit the completed form in person or by mail to the Clerk of the District Court. In-person submissions should be made from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. When requesting probate court records, a requester should provide full names of the deceased, case number (if known), and date of death or case filing (if known).

Clerk of the District Court
300 West Ash Street
Room 306
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-5831

Alternatively, interested individuals can find or lookup these records online through the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal.

Saline County Property Records

Saline County property records contain information about land and property within the county. This includes but is not limited to, land and property ownership history, deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, assessments, and tax data.

The Saline County Register of Deeds is the custodian of these records and entertains requests from the public for copies under KORA. Interested individuals should submit their request to the Register of Deeds Office to obtain copies of property and related documents in the county.

Saline County Register of Deeds
300 West Ash Street
Room 212
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-5855
Fax: (785) 309-5856
E-mail: scdeeds@salinecountyks.gov.

The cost of obtaining copies of these records includes $1 for the first page of each document for fax or e-mail requests, with an extra $.25 for each additional page. There is also a $1 fax fee per document and a $1 mailing fee (if applicable).

Alternatively, individuals may use the Saline County parcel search website to find information on parcels and property tax data in the county.

Saline County Court Records Online

Interested individuals can use third-party online resources as an alternative to official sources for Saline County court records. These third-party resources, like Kansascourtrecords.us, provide the public with an easy and quick way to search for court records across Kansas, including Saline County.

These platforms allow users to retrieve specific case records from anywhere with an internet connection, saving time and effort for those unable to visit the courthouse or court clerk's office in person.

However, these sites are operated independently of official government agencies. This means that the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the information on these sites may vary. While they can be valuable and offer quick and convenient access to public records, users should exercise caution and verify data from them against official sources.