McPherson County
Located in the east-central portion of Kansas, McPherson County is inhabited by 30,091 people. It was named after James B. McPherson, a general in the American Civil War. The county spans a total area of 573,440 acres, and its county seat is McPherson City.
The McPherson County District Court is the state trial court with general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, such as probate and administration of estates, guardianships, divorce and domestic relations, damage suits, juvenile matters, small claims, conservatorship, and mental health proceedings.
McPherson County is home to several municipal courts, including those in Canton, Lindsborg, Marquette, and McPherson City. These courts are limited jurisdiction courts that process cases involving city ordinance violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and traffic infractions. They also address the violations of building codes, nuisance codes, and fire codes.
Access to McPherson County court records is governed by the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Consequently, court records are presumably open for scrutiny by any person unless specific exemptions apply that prohibit their disclosure. The Clerk of the McPherson District Court preserves and disseminates public court records based on request.
The public can access publicly available records in McPherson County either through the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal or courthouse terminal. The public access portal provides detailed information about District Court cases, including attorney names, case numbers, parties involved, and judges assigned. However, not all public court records are available through this portal due to their sensitive nature.
To review court documents that are not accessible remotely, interested parties can visit the McPherson County courthouse to utilize the public terminal/computer. Additionally, anyone can visit the Clerk's Office in person to search their desired records. It is important to contact the Clerk at (620) 241-3422 to inquire about your records and the required fees before visiting the office.
