Crawford County
Crawford County is situated in southeastern Kansas and was created from the northern half of Cherokee in 1867. It is bordered to the east by Missouri and has a population of over 39,000. With a total area of 595 square miles, it is recognized as the 12th largest county in Kansas.
The Crawford County court system consists of the Municipal Courts and the District Court. The Crawford District Court, established by the Kansas Constitution, has the authority to conduct jury trials for both criminal and civil cases. It holds original jurisdiction over domestic relations and divorce cases, small claims, probate, juvenile matters, damage suits, and conservatorships.
Crawford County Municipal Courts handle legal matters within their respective geographical areas. They preside over cases involving traffic violations, misdemeanor offenses, and ordinance violations. Additionally, these courts are authorized to impose fines, fees, and other penalties for violations.
Following the Kansas Open Records Act, Crawford County residents have the right to inspect and obtain copies of court records maintained by the District Court, provided those records are not exempt from disclosure. Examples of court records that are not available for public access include adoption records, grand jury proceedings, juvenile records, and expunged criminal records.
Furthermore, interested parties can view case information remotely using the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal. This resource provides details such as case numbers, judgments issued, hearing dates, and party names. However, to review court documents for a public case, you may utilize the computer terminals available at the District Court buildings. Notably, the Crawford District Court operates from two locations:
Crawford County Courthouse (Girard Division)
111 East Forest Street
Girard, KS 66743
Telephone: (620) 724-6212
Fax: (620) 724-4987
Crawford County Judicial Center (Pittsburg Division)
602 N. Locust
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Telephone: (620) 231-6380
Fax: (620) 231-0316
To obtain copies of publicly available records, you may complete the Request for Court Records form and submit it by mail to 111 E. Forest, Girard, Kansas 66743.
