Neosho County
Located in southeast Kansas, Neosho County was established in 1861 and named after the Neosho River, which passes through it. The county has a land area of approximately 571 square miles and an estimated resident population of 15,420, representing a three percent decline in its population between the 2020 census and July 2023.
The Neosho County trial court system is a part of Kansas's 31st Judicial District and comprises District and Municipal Courts. The District Court has general jurisdiction over all legal proceedings in the county and hears a broad range of civil and criminal matters. These include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, contract disputes, personal injury and medical malpractice claims, small claims cases, family law matters like divorces and child custody, juvenile delinquency cases, probate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters, and statutory bonds. On the other hand, the Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction and deal with traffic offenses and other violations of local ordinances within their respective city limits.
The term “public court records†in Neosho County refers to official documents detailing court proceedings in the county that are made available to members of the public. These records include court filings, court orders, summonses, subpoenas, motions, sworn affidavits, trial dispositions, transcripts, sentencing, settlement agreement, judgments, and verdicts. The Neosho County District Court Clerk is the official custodian of the county's court records and is tasked with providing interested parties with access to them upon request. Be aware that not all court records are considered public; these exempt records are restricted from public disclosure and can only be accessed under specific conditions. Examples include adoption records, grand jury proceedings, and juvenile records.
You can request access to Neosho County court records in person at any of the county's Erie or Chanute courthouse locations. Calling beforehand is advisable to ensure a stress-free experience. You may be required to complete a Request Form for Court Records to obtain these records and pay a copy fee, ranging from 25 cents to $10 or more, per document, depending on the nature of your request.
The Kansas Judicial Branch also provides a District Court Public Access Portal that you can use to search for Neosho County public court records online. Be aware that you will need to register a user account on the platform to fully utilize this option.
