Wyandotte County occupies up to 151 square miles of land area in Kansas. Named after the Wyandot tribe in 1859, the county is now home to about 169,000 residents. Kansas City, the third most populous city in Kansas, is Wyandotte’s county seat.

Courts in Wyandotte County

The District Court in Wyandotte County has exclusive jurisdiction over all jury trials. Its criminal division is tasked with presiding over felony-related trials and misdemeanor criminal proceedings. The civil division handles property, contracts, and all financial disputes without monetary limits. Other cases handled in Wyandotte County’s District Court include divorces, domestic violence cases, juvenile matters, guardianship, conservatorship cases, and small claims.

The three Municipal Courts in Wyandotte County are in Kansas City, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville. These courts typically preside over ordinance violations and traffic offenses that occur within each city's jurisdiction. Note that these courts do not conduct jury trials. Wyandotte County residents may approach the District Court to appeal decisions and verdicts from any Municipal Courts.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Wyandotte County

The Clerk of the District Court is tasked with keeping and granting access to public court records in Wyandotte County. To obtain these records, interested persons must complete the request form and send it via mail, email, or in-person to the court clerk. Requesters may also use the public terminals at the local courthouse to view public court records. Remote access to court documents is also available via the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal. However, remote users must register on the state’s repository before viewing court records.

Note that public court records filed in Municipal Courts are not available online or through the District Court Clerk. Each Municipal Court in Wyandotte has a designated court clerk responsible for maintaining records for court cases filed within its jurisdiction. Requesters can visit any Municipal Court to obtain any of the following court documents.

• Transcripts
• Court calendars and hearing schedules
• Case filings
• Plea bargains
• Jury lists
• Involved parties’ names
• Motions and responses
• Warrants and court injunctions
• Court verdicts

Types of Public Court Records in Wyandotte County

Court records available to the public in Wyandotte County include the following:

• Criminal court records
• Family records
• Civil records
• Probate records
• Traffic records
• Juvenile records (with some restrictions)
• Small Claims records

Confidential Court Records in Wyandotte County

According to Kansas Laws, confidential court records in Wyandotte County are not accessible online or for public view. Litigants, accused/convicts, and other involved persons may have access to their confidential court records by visiting the courthouse with valid IDs. Examples of confidential court records in Wyandotte County are:

• Certain immigration records
• Domestic violence protection orders
• Paternity case records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Divorce records
• Sexual assault case details
• Name change records
• Adoption records
• Child custody/support records
• Expunged records
• Coroner inquests/reports
• Guardianship and conservatorship case files
• Marriage license documents.

Juvenile Delinquency in Wyandotte, KS

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

In 2017, a total of 395 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Wyandotte County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 395 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Wyandotte County, KS

https://kansas.gov/

County Seat:	Kansas City
Government Type:	City-County Consolidation
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1859
Total Square Miles:	156
2019 Population:	165,288
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00

Wyandotte County, KS Courts