Saline County
Saline County was established in 1860 and named after the Saline (Salt) River. It is located in central Kansas, spanning approximately 721 square miles, with a population of about 54,160 residents. The county is known for the Smoky Hill River Festival, a popular annual arts and cultural event. Salina, the county seat, serves as the economic and cultural hub of the region.
Saline County's court system operates within the Kansas Judicial Branch and includes the District and Municipal Courts. The District Court is part of the 28th Judicial District with original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. It handles contracts, personal injury, and property disputes, as well as felonies and misdemeanors. It also oversees domestic relations and juvenile matters including divorce, child custody, support, and delinquency. Moreover, it has a Probate Division that addresses probate matters such as the administration of estates, wills, and guardianships. Meanwhile, the Municipal Courts handle local ordinance violations, including traffic infractions, minor criminal offenses, and code enforcement cases.
Court records in Saline County document case information, court orders, motions, pleadings, and judgments generated during legal proceedings within the county. These records ensure transparency in the legal system while constituting a verifiable source of evidence for future litigations. The clerk of the District Court is tasked with filing, indexing, recording, and maintaining court documents, which include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
Saline County court records are public under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). However, certain sensitive records, such as juvenile and adoption cases, are sealed and require court authorization for access. Record seekers can use the Online Request Form to submit an open request to the District Court. They can also submit a completed Kansas Request Form For Court Records by mail or in person at the District Court Clerk's Office at:
300 W. Ash Street
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 309-5840
Alternatively, requesters can use the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal, which allows users to search for and access many public court records online.
