Stafford County, KS Courts and Public Records
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The District Court of the 20th Judicial District serves Stafford County and hears felonies, misdemeanors, civil, domestic relations, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | District Court, 20th Judicial District (Clerk of the District Court, Stafford County) |
| Main Address | 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050 |
| Main Phone | 620-549-3295 |
| Website | www.staffordcounty.org/clerk-of-the-district-court.html |
| Clerk of the District Court | Judy Lyon |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (St John) |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, civil and limited civil cases, domestic relations, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases |
| Does NOT Handle | City ordinance cases (municipal courts), federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas), and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
How to Search Stafford County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. The Clerk of the District Court in Stafford County keeps the records.
Online
Go to kscourts.gov for Kansas Judicial Branch court information.
Visit the www.staffordcounty.org/clerk-of-the-district-court.html page for current office details.
Check the clerk page for available online tools before you search.
Best for: Finding general court information
In Person
Go to 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Call 620-549-3295 to confirm the clerk division for your case.
Best for: Records requests at the clerk's office
By Phone
Call 620-549-3295 to ask what records the clerk can provide.
Ask what information the clerk needs to start a request.
Confirm response steps before you visit the courthouse.
Best for: Questions about a specific case
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
Stafford County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
Stafford County courts handled an estimated 519 new cases in FY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 506. The estimate scales Kansas statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~519
Total filings in FY 2024
~506
Total dispositions in FY 2024
~519
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+4.0%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~519 | ~499 | ~+4.0% |
| Total Dispositions | ~506 | ~489 | ~+3.5% |
| Criminal Filings | ~243 | ~236 | ~+3.0% |
| Civil Filings | ~158 | ~151 | ~+4.6% |
| Family Law Filings | ~39 | ~39 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~20 | ~19 | ~+5.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~7 | ~6 | ~+16.7% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~10 | ~10 | ~+0.0% |
| 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 Stafford County's 0.13% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Stafford County?
Estimated total filings in Stafford 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 | ~519 | ~506 | ~+4.0% |
| FY 2023 | ~499 | ~489 | ~+5.5% |
| FY 2022 | ~473 | ~462 | ~+4.4% |
| FY 2021 | ~453 | ~433 | ~+1.6% |
| FY 2020 | ~446 | ~420 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +16.4% between FY 2020 and FY 2024, from 446 to 519. The largest annual change was +5.5% in FY 2023. The latest change of +4.0% reflects statewide Kansas trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kansas statewide figures scaled by Stafford County's 0.13% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Stafford County?
Kansas district courts hear several case types in Stafford County, but case counts are not stated on this page, so no largest category or share is shown.
| Case Type | Heard By |
|---|---|
| Felonies | District Court |
| Misdemeanors | District Court |
| Traffic | District Court or municipal court, depending on the citation |
| Civil and limited civil | District Court |
| Domestic relations | District Court |
| Probate | District Court |
| Juvenile | District Court |
| City ordinance cases | Municipal court |
Filing counts by case type are not stated here, so no growth or decline is ranked.
How Does Stafford County Compare With Kansas Overall?
Stafford County is estimated to account for about 0.13% of the 395,000 cases filed in Kansas courts in FY 2024.
| Metric | Stafford County | Kansas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~519 | 395,000 | ~0.13% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+4.0% | +3.9% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~519 | 1,463 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~506 | 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 Stafford County's 0.13% share of the state population.
Stafford County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kansas statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Stafford 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 Stafford County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Stafford County Courthouse Locations
Stafford County has 1 courthouse location for the Clerk of the District Court, in St John. Check your notice or citation for the assigned courthouse before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County Courthouse | 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050 | 620-549-3295 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Stafford County?
The District Court of the 20th Judicial District hears most case types in Stafford County. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, and parking tickets go to the issuing agency.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Municipal court or District Court | The citation shows which court handles the case. |
| Parking ticket | The citing city or agency | Parking tickets are not handled by the district court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | Misdemeanors are heard by the district court. |
| Felony | District Court | Felonies are heard by the district court. |
| DUI | District Court | Check the charge on your paperwork and confirm the court with the clerk. |
| Domestic violence | District Court | Criminal charges are heard by the district court, so ask the clerk about protection orders. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court | Civil and limited civil cases are heard by the district court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Confirm small claims procedures with the Clerk of the District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Confirm the case type with the Clerk of the District Court. |
| Divorce | District Court | Domestic relations cases are heard by the district court. |
| Child custody or support | District Court | Domestic relations cases are heard by the district court. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Probate matters are heard by the district court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile matters are heard by the district court and are not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Kansas Court of Appeals or Kansas Supreme Court | Appeals go to the appellate courts, not the district court. |
Are Stafford County Court Records Public?
Yes, most district court records are public, with exceptions set by Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 and court rules.
Public records
Records of the Clerk of the District Court are generally open to the public under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 (access to court records). Public agency records are also covered 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. Access to these records depends on the court's own rules and any court order.
Online access
The Kansas district court public access portal, run by the Judicial Branch, may show some case information. Search it at KansasCourtAccess.org, but treat results as leads, since they are not official court records.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the District Court at 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050 to view or request records. Call 620-549-3295 to confirm which division holds your case.
Fees
No fees are stated in the sources used for this section. Ask the clerk about any fees for the records you need.
How to Search Stafford County Court Records Online
Search Kansas district court records online by case type, and contact the clerk for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Search by name on KansasCourtAccess.org.
- Review the results and confirm them with the clerk, since they are not official court records.
- Note the case number and check the case details.
- Call 620-549-3295 to request documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | KansasCourtAccess.org or the clerk | Case information and parties | Confirm with the clerk which documents are available |
| Traffic | KansasCourtAccess.org or the clerk | Case information | Confirm with the clerk which documents are available |
| Civil | KansasCourtAccess.org or the clerk | Case information and parties | Restricted filings are not available |
| Small claims | KansasCourtAccess.org or the clerk | Case information | Confirm with the clerk which documents are available |
| Family law | KansasCourtAccess.org or the clerk | Case information | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | The clerk | Case information through the clerk | Confirm with the clerk where probate files are kept |
| Juvenile | The clerk | Limited case information | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Stafford County
The Clerk of the District Court in Stafford County can explain the payment options for your case, and no online payment page is listed in the sources used here.
- In person: Go to 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050 and ask the clerk about paying a citation or fine.
- By phone: Call 620-549-3295 to ask which payment methods the clerk accepts.
- Payment plans: Ask the clerk whether a payment plan is available for your case.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the district court.
Stafford County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Stafford County court records?
Search by name on KansasCourtAccess.org, or contact the Clerk of the District Court at 620-549-3295.
Are Stafford County court records public?
Most are, under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, 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 620-549-3295.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or citation, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 620-549-3295.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the Clerk of the District Court at 620-549-3295 or visit 209 N Broadway St., 3rd Floor, St John, KS 67576-2050 to ask about payment options.
How many cases are filed in Stafford County each year?
Filing counts are not stated on this page, so no annual figure is given. Contact the clerk at 620-549-3295 for case counts.
What is the most common case type in Stafford County?
Case counts by type are not stated on this page, so no most common category is given.
Is crime in Kansas 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
Stafford County District Court (20th J.D.)More Info
| Address: | 215 N Broadway St.,, St John, KS, 67576 |
| Phone Number: | 620-549-3295 |
| Fax: | 620-549-3298 |
| Website: | https://www.staffordcounty.org/clerk-of-the-district-court.html |
Useful Links
- Stafford County District Court - Court Case Information - Find Stafford County court case information and records. Search by name, case number, or use advanced search filters.
- Kansas Judicial Branch - Official Court Website - Access comprehensive information on courts in Kansas, including Stafford County, for case searches, rules, and procedures.
- Kansas State Land Records - Property and Mortgage Information - Search property records, deeds, and mortgages for properties in Stafford County and other Kansas counties.
- Kansas 18th Judicial District - Johnson County District Court - Includes information on district court operations, dockets, and public records search specifically for the 18th district.
- Kansas Legal Services - Free Legal Assistance in Kansas - Provides legal aid and free assistance, focusing on low-income individuals and families in Kansas.
- Kansas.gov - Official State Government Website - Serving as the gateway to Kansas government information and services, including legal and court services.
- Kansas Judicial Council - Legal Research and Forms - Offers forms, rules, and research tools to aid in understanding legal procedures and court forms in Kansas.
- Stafford County Register of Deeds - Document Records - Access land records, file new deeds, and search available records related directly to Stafford County’s Register of Deeds.
- Kansas Open Courts - Public Court Record Access - Designed to allow for public inspection of court records and documents filed in Kansas courts.
- Access Kansas - Comprehensive State Resource Portal - Comprehensive portal to access Kansas state resources, including court services, public records, and statewide directives.
- Kansas Association of Defense Lawyers - Legal Advocacy Resources - Offers resources and legal advocacy for defense lawyers working within Kansas, with resources on state and Stafford County level.
- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation - Legal Assistance for Housing Issues - Provides information and resources related to housing, including legal assistance for landlord-tenant issues in Kansas.
- Kansas Bar Association - For Kansas Attorneys and the Public - Connects attorneys with clients, and provides the public with resources for legal help, including a lawyer referral service.
- Kansas Natural Resource Coalition - Legal and Environmental Resources - Provides information on environmental issues that impact court decisions and legislative policies in Kansas, including Stafford County.
- Kansas Department of Revenue - Court Points and License Info - Provides details about driver’s license status, court points, and other legal requirements related to driving in Kansas.
- Kansas Justice Institute - Public Interest Law and Court Cases - A public-interest litigation group offering insight into high-profile cases and legal changes affecting Kansas citizens.
- State of Kansas Attorney General - Law and Court Information - Offers resources and information about the role of the State Attorney General regarding court proceedings and legal inquiries.
- Kansas Court Reporters Association - Court Reporter Resources - Provides information on court reporter services, training, and certification requirements across Kansas, including specifics on Stafford County.
- InfoTracer - Stafford County Court Records Search - This service allows you to search public and court records across Stafford County with features for detailed searches.
- Kansas Lawyer Referral Service - Find an Attorney - Connects residents to available lawyers for specific needs, including family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation in Kansas.
Table of Contents
- Stafford County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Stafford County Court Records
- Stafford County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Stafford County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Stafford County?
- How Does Stafford County Compare With Kansas Overall?
- Stafford County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Stafford County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Stafford County?
- Are Stafford County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Stafford County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Stafford County
- Stafford County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links