Atchison County, KS Courts and Public Records
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The Atchison County District Court, part of the 1st Judicial District, is the trial court for Atchison County. It hears felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Atchison County District Court (1st Judicial District of Kansas) |
| Clerk of the District Court | Bria Pouy |
| Main Address | 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002 |
| Main Phone | 913-804-6060 |
| Website | www.atchisoncountyks.org/7/District-Court |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Atchison) |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil and limited civil cases, small claims, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas), city ordinance cases (municipal courts), and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
How to Search Atchison County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Atchison County district court records are kept by the Clerk of the District Court in Atchison.
Online
Go to the district court page for published court information.
Check the court's website for any online case options.
Best for: Court information and contacts
In Person
Go to 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk's office for help with records not available online.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call 913-804-6060 to ask the clerk which records you need.
Ask which office handles your case type.
Confirm what to bring before you visit.
Best for: Confirming steps before a visit
Search by Name on KansasCourtAccess.org
Go to KansasCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Atchison County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
Atchison County courts handled an estimated 2,161 new cases in FY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 2,106. The estimate scales Kansas statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~2,161
Total filings in FY 2024
~2,106
Total dispositions in FY 2024
~2,161
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+3.9%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,161 | ~2,079 | ~+3.9% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,106 | ~2,035 | ~+3.5% |
| Criminal Filings | ~1,012 | ~985 | ~+2.7% |
| Civil Filings | ~656 | ~629 | ~+4.3% |
| Family Law Filings | ~164 | ~164 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~82 | ~81 | ~+1.2% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~27 | ~27 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~41 | ~40 | ~+2.5% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kansas statewide figures scaled by Atchison County's 0.55% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Atchison County?
Estimated total filings in Atchison County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | ~2,161 | ~2,106 | ~+3.9% |
| FY 2023 | ~2,079 | ~2,035 | ~+5.6% |
| FY 2022 | ~1,969 | ~1,925 | ~+4.3% |
| FY 2021 | ~1,887 | ~1,805 | ~+1.5% |
| FY 2020 | ~1,860 | ~1,750 | ~+1.5% |
Estimated filings changed +16.2% between FY 2020 and FY 2024, from 1,860 to 2,161. The largest annual change was +5.6% in FY 2023. The latest change of +3.9% reflects statewide Kansas trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kansas statewide figures scaled by Atchison County's 0.55% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Atchison County?
The Kansas district court hears most Atchison County cases, including the case types below. This page does not state filing counts for each type.
| Case Type | Heard By |
|---|---|
| Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic) | Atchison County District Court |
| Civil (including limited civil and small claims) | Atchison County District Court |
| Family law (domestic relations and child support) | Atchison County District Court |
| Probate | Atchison County District Court |
| Juvenile | Atchison County District Court |
| City ordinance cases | Municipal court |
Fastest-growing and fastest-falling categories are not shown because case counts are not stated on this page.
How Does Atchison County Compare With Kansas Overall?
Atchison County is estimated to account for about 0.55% of the 395,000 cases filed in Kansas courts in FY 2024.
| Metric | Atchison County | Kansas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,161 | 395,000 | ~0.55% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+3.9% | +3.9% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,161 | 1,463 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,106 | 1,426 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~46.8% | 46.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~30.4% | 30.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~7.6% | 7.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Kansas figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kansas statewide figures scaled by Atchison County's 0.55% share of the state population.
Atchison County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kansas statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Atchison County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 10.5% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 95.3% of Kansas's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
13,436
Violent crimes, Kansas statewide, 2025
54,277
Property crimes, Kansas statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
451.3
Violent crime rate per 100K, Kansas statewide, 2025 (population 2,977,220)
-10.5%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Kansas statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (67,713 vs 75,638)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 133 | 4.5 | 116 | +14.7% |
| Rape | 1,335 | 44.8 | 1,370 | -2.6% |
| Robbery | 928 | 31.2 | 985 | -5.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 11,040 | 370.8 | 11,082 | -0.4% |
| Violent crimes total | 13,436 | 451.3 | 13,553 | -0.9% |
| Burglary | 8,174 | 274.6 | 8,454 | -3.3% |
| Larceny-theft | 39,346 | 1321.6 | 45,676 | -13.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,339 | 212.9 | 7,526 | -15.8% |
| Property crimes total | 54,277 | 1823.1 | 62,085 | -12.6% |
Rates use the Kansas 2025 population of 2,977,220. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Atchison County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Atchison County Courthouse Locations
Atchison County has 1 courthouse location for the Clerk of the District Court, in Atchison. Check your notice or citation for the office or courtroom assigned to your case.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison County Courthouse (Atchison) | 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002 | 913-804-6060 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Atchison County?
Most Atchison County matters go to the 1st Judicial District district court, while city ordinance and parking matters go to other agencies or courts.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Atchison County District Court | Traffic cases are heard by the district court; contact the clerk about your citation. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the district court. |
| Misdemeanor | Atchison County District Court | Misdemeanor criminal cases are heard by the district court. |
| Felony | Atchison County District Court | Felony cases are heard by the district court. |
| DUI | Atchison County District Court | DUI cases are heard by the district court; check your charging paperwork. |
| Domestic violence | Atchison County District Court | Criminal charges and protection orders are handled by the district court. |
| Civil lawsuit | Atchison County District Court | Civil cases, including limited civil cases, are heard by the district court. |
| Small claims | Atchison County District Court | Small claims cases are heard by the district court. |
| Eviction | Atchison County District Court | Eviction cases are heard by the district court. |
| Divorce | Atchison County District Court | Domestic relations cases are heard by the district court. |
| Child custody or support | Atchison County District Court | Domestic relations cases are heard by the district court. |
| Probate or estate | Atchison County District Court | Probate cases are heard by the district court. |
| Juvenile case | Atchison County District Court | Juvenile cases are heard by the district court and are not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Kansas Court of Appeals or Kansas Supreme Court | Appeals from the district court go to the appellate courts. |
Are Atchison County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Atchison County District Court records are public, with exceptions. Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 governs access to court records, and the court's own rules add limits.
Public records
Most district court case files, including dockets, filings, and orders in criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, domestic relations, and probate cases, may be inspected under Rule 196 and the court's own rules. Records held by public agencies are also governed by the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.).
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available. Ask the clerk before requesting a record you think may be restricted.
Online access
The Kansas district court public access portal is run by the Kansas Judicial Branch. Search it at KansasCourtAccess.org by name, and confirm results with the clerk, since they are not official court records. Not every document is online.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the District Court at 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002, or call 913-804-6060 to confirm what records the office can provide.
Fees
This section does not list fees. Ask the Clerk of the District Court about copy charges.
How to Search Atchison County Court Records Online
Use KansasCourtAccess.org to search Atchison County district court cases, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open KansasCourtAccess.org and search by party name or case number.
- Note the case number from the results and review the case information.
- Confirm results with the court, since online results are not official court records.
- Call the Clerk of the District Court at 913-804-6060 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | KansasCourtAccess.org | Case information from the public portal | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | KansasCourtAccess.org | Case information from the public portal | Confirm coverage with the clerk |
| Civil | KansasCourtAccess.org | Case information from the public portal | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | KansasCourtAccess.org | Case information from the public portal | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | KansasCourtAccess.org | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Clerk of the District Court, 913-804-6060 | Probate case information through the clerk | Confirm availability with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Not publicly available | Not searchable online | Juvenile proceedings are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Atchison County
Ask the Clerk of the District Court about payment options for Atchison County traffic citations and criminal fines before your court date.
- In person or by phone: Visit the Clerk of the District Court at 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002, or call 913-804-6060 to confirm which payment methods the office accepts.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the district court. Fees are not listed on this page.
Atchison County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Atchison County court records?
Use KansasCourtAccess.org to search by name, or contact the Clerk of the District Court at 423 N 5th St., PO Box 408, Atchison, KS 66002 or 913-804-6060.
Are Atchison County court records public?
Most are, under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 and the court's own rules, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name on KansasCourtAccess.org, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 913-804-6060 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check the notice or citation you received, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 913-804-6060.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Call the Clerk of the District Court at 913-804-6060 to confirm which payment methods are accepted. Parking tickets go to the issuing agency.
How many cases are filed in Atchison County each year?
County filing counts are not stated on this page. The county population was 16,172 in 2025.
What is the most common type of case?
Filing shares by case type are not stated on this page. The district court hears criminal, civil, family law, probate, and juvenile cases in Atchison County.
Is crime rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 0.9% to 13,436 in 2025 from 13,553 in 2024, and property crimes fell 12.6% to 54,277 from 62,085, as reported to the FBI. These are Kansas statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Atchison County District Court (1st J.D.)More Info
| Address: | 423 N 5th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002 |
| Phone Number: | 913-804-6066 |
| Fax: | 913-367-1171 |
| Website: | https://www.atchisoncountyks.org/7/District-Court |
Municipal Court of Atchison CityMore Info
| Address: | 515 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS, 66002 |
| Phone Number: | 913-367-5515 |
| Fax: | 913-367-3654 |
| Website: | https://cityofatchison.com/departments/municipal-court/ |
Atchison Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 515 Kansas Ave, Atchison , KS, 66002 |
| Phone Number: | (913) 367-5515 |
| Fax: | (913) 367-3654 |
| Website: | https://cityofatchison.com/departments/municipal-court/ |
Useful Links
- ATCHISON County District Court | Kansas Judicial Branch - Access court information for Atchison County, including contact details and procedural rules.
- Kansas Government County Courts | Public Resources - Find county court information including operational hours and contact details for Kansas state.
- Court Services | Kansas State Official Website - Explore services like case processing, probation information, and court operation across Kansas counties.
- Kansas Judicial Council | Legal Research and Forms - Provides legal research and standardized court forms to assist Kansas citizens and legal professionals.
- Access to Courts - Kansas Judicial Branch - Assists individuals with accessibility needs and language barriers in Kansas courts.
- Kansas Statute | Legislative Services - Search Kansas laws and statutes, including judicial procedures applicable in Atchison County.
- Kansas Legal Services | Free and Low-Cost Legal Help - Offers legal aid to Kansas residents, focusing on those with low income or special needs.
- Kansas OpenGov | Judicial Branch Transparency - Transparent access to government operations and data, including judicial branch statistics and expenditures.
- Kansas eFiling for Courts | Judicial Branch - Online electronic filing system for cases and documents in Kansas courts, ensuring efficiency and accessibility.
- Kansas Court Bibliography | State Resources - Comprehensive bibliography of publications and resources related to Kansas courts and legal procedures.
- Kansas Bar Association | Professional Legal Support - Provides resources, education, and support for legal professionals practicing in Kansas.
- Kansas ATLAS | Child Support Services - Online portal for managing child support cases, payments, and related services across Kansas.
- Kansas Child Support Guidelines | Public Access - Guidelines and calculators provided for understanding child support obligations in Kansas.
- Kansas Dispute Resolution | Mediation Services - Alternative dispute resolution services including mediation, available within Kansas courts to assist in resolving conflicts.
- Child Care Aware of Kansas | Supporting Families and Free Legal Advice - Contributes to legal well-being of Kansas families by providing advocacy and support services information.
- Kansas Public Trust and Accountability | Open Public Services - Platform offering transparency in governmental affairs, outreach for community legal education and police reform updates.
- Kansas Courts Foundation | Judicial Service Support - Supports the Kansas judicial system through scholarships and direct services to court operations and preservation.
- Kansas Pro Bono Legal Services | Free Legal Assistance - A network to connect individuals with free legal service providers across the state of Kansas.
- Kansas Department of Revenue | Judicial FAQs - Answers to frequently asked questions about legal and court processes, including tax-related issues.
- Kansas Justice Project | Advocacy and Reform - Dedicated to promoting justice and reform within Kansas state judicial systems through research and action.
Table of Contents
- Atchison County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Atchison County Court Records
- Atchison County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Atchison County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Atchison County?
- How Does Atchison County Compare With Kansas Overall?
- Atchison County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Atchison County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Atchison County?
- Are Atchison County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Atchison County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Atchison County
- Atchison County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links