Neosho County, Kansas, was founded in 1861 and named after the Neosho River, which flows through the county. Reports from the U.S. 2020 census show that the county has a land area of 571.48 square miles and an estimated population of 15,904 people. The county seat is Erie City.

Courts in Neosho County

The trial court system in Neosho County consists of a District Court and Municipal Courts. Residents are served by the Thirty First Judicial District Court, which generally handles all civil and serious criminal cases in the county. The Court also deals with cases involving minors, divorce and domestic relations, probate, guardianships, mental illness, and small claims.

Neosho Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction and only hear cases relating to traffic, minor criminal offenses, and other city ordinance violations. The District Court hears appeals from the Municipal Courts.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Neosho County

The Clerk of the Thirty First District Court is the official record keeper of the court. The Office of the Clerk has a duty of filing and maintaining court records for public access. A number of court records are accessible online in Neosho County via the Court Records Lookup Portal. Residents may also search for case records by registering on the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal. In addition to online search, residents may request court documents in writing by using the Request Form for Court Records or visit the courthouse physically to access official copies of court records.

Types of Public Court Records in Neosho County

Public court records are documents and files detailing court proceedings and are freely accessible to members of the public. Some examples of these kinds of records include:

• Docket sheets
• Case index
• Court transcripts
• Court orders and judgments
• Court minutes

Confidential Court Records in Neosho County

In Neosho County, certain records are exempted from public disclosure due to the sensitive information they contain. Examples of court records that are not publicly available include:

• Juvenile records
• Records relating to adoption proceedings
• Expunged criminal records
• Records involving grand jury proceedings​
• Certain criminal investigation records.

Juvenile Delinquency in Neosho, KS

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Neosho County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Kansas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 31 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Neosho County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 31 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Neosho County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Neosho County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Neosho County, KS

https://kansas.gov/

County Seat:	Erie
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1864
Total Square Miles:	578
2019 Population:	16,015
Persons/Square Mile:	0.04
County Contact:	PO BOX 138 County Courthouse Erie , KS 66733-0138 http://www.neoshocountyks.org/

Neosho County, KS Courts