Kansas Court Locations and Records

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Family cases in Kansas are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court. Kansas's 105 counties are grouped into 31 judicial districts.

The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Kansas directory and case record search are below.

Official Kansas court locators

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Kansas district court search (Kansas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://kscourts.gov/District-Search

Kansas Case Search (Kansas courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/

Kansas state courts website (Kansas judicial branch): The official home of the Kansas court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.kscourts.org

Kansas Courts eFiling (Kansas Judicial Branch): Kansas e-filing is open to lawyers only. If you are representing yourself you file your papers in person, by mail, or by fax with your district court clerk. https://kscourts.gov/eCourt/Kansas-Courts-eFiling

Kansas court self-help resources (Kansas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Kansas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.kansaslegalservices.org

Kansas Case Search: No account needed. Major caveat: divorce, child support/custody, paternity, adoption, guardianship, juvenile, and protection-from-abuse cases are RESTRICTED - contact the district court clerk for those. https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/

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Official link data for Kansas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Which court hears family cases in Kansas?

Family cases in Kansas are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court. Kansas's 105 counties are grouped into 31 judicial districts.

Can I look up an existing Kansas case online?

Kansas Case Search is the official search. No account needed. Major caveat: divorce, child support/custody, paternity, adoption, guardianship, juvenile, and protection-from-abuse cases are RESTRICTED - contact the district court clerk for those.

Is the clerk the same as the court?

No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.