Sumner County, KS Courts and Public Records
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The Sumner County District Court in Wellington is the county's trial court for the 30th Judicial District. It handles felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil and limited civil, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Sumner County District Court (Kansas 30th Judicial District) |
| Main Address | 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152 |
| Main Phone | 620-326-5936 |
| Clerk of the District Court | Marilyn Targos |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Wellington) |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil and limited civil, 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), appeals (Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court), and parking tickets (citing city or agency) |
How to Search Sumner County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Sumner County cases are kept by the Clerk of the District Court in Wellington.
Online
Go to kscourts.gov to reach the Judicial Branch court information.
Use the district court public access portal for case lookups.
Confirm what the portal shows, since access rules limit some records.
Best for: Checking whether a case is listed online
In Person
Go to 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which records are available for copies.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 620-326-5936 to ask what the clerk needs.
Ask the clerk how to request records you cannot find online.
Confirm what to bring before you visit.
Best for: Confirming requirements 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
Sumner County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
Sumner County courts handled an estimated 2,970 new cases in FY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 2,895. The estimate scales Kansas statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~2,970
Total filings in FY 2024
~2,895
Total dispositions in FY 2024
~1,485
Filings per judicial position (2 estimated positions)
~+4.0%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,970 | ~2,857 | ~+4.0% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,895 | ~2,797 | ~+3.5% |
| Criminal Filings | ~1,391 | ~1,353 | ~+2.8% |
| Civil Filings | ~902 | ~865 | ~+4.3% |
| Family Law Filings | ~226 | ~226 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~113 | ~111 | ~+1.8% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~38 | ~37 | ~+2.7% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~56 | ~55 | ~+1.8% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~2 | ~2 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kansas statewide figures scaled by Sumner County's 0.75% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Sumner County?
Estimated total filings in Sumner 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 | ~2,970 | ~2,895 | ~+4.0% |
| FY 2023 | ~2,857 | ~2,797 | ~+5.5% |
| FY 2022 | ~2,707 | ~2,647 | ~+4.4% |
| FY 2021 | ~2,594 | ~2,481 | ~+1.5% |
| FY 2020 | ~2,556 | ~2,406 | ~+1.5% |
Estimated filings changed +16.2% between FY 2020 and FY 2024, from 2,556 to 2,970. 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 Sumner County's 0.75% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sumner County?
The Sumner County District Court hears most case types in Kansas, so case-type filing counts are not stated here.
| Case Type | Where Heard |
|---|---|
| Felonies | District Court |
| Misdemeanors | District Court |
| Traffic | District Court (city ordinance traffic cases may go to municipal court) |
| Civil and limited civil | District Court |
| Domestic relations | District Court |
| Probate | District Court |
| Juvenile | District Court |
| City ordinance cases | Municipal court |
| Federal cases | U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas |
How Does Sumner County Compare With Kansas Overall?
Sumner County is estimated to account for about 0.75% of the 395,000 cases filed in Kansas courts in FY 2024.
| Metric | Sumner County | Kansas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,970 | 395,000 | ~0.75% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+4.0% | +3.9% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,485 | 1,463 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,448 | 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 Sumner County's 0.75% share of the state population.
Sumner County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kansas statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 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 Sumner County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Sumner County Courthouse Locations
Sumner County has 1 district court courthouse location, in Wellington. Check your notice or citation for the courtroom or division before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner County Courthouse (Wellington) | 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152 | 620-326-5936 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Sumner County?
Sumner County's cases are filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Wellington, which keeps the records for the 30th Judicial District court. Federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic cases are heard by the district court; follow the court date on your citation. |
| Parking ticket | Issuing city or agency | Parking tickets are not handled by the district court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | Misdemeanors are heard by the district court, and the clerk keeps the records. |
| Felony | District Court | Felonies are heard by the district court in the 30th Judicial District. |
| DUI | District Court or municipal court | District court hears state DUI charges; municipal court may hear city ordinance charges. |
| Domestic violence | District Court | Criminal charges and domestic relations matters are heard by the district court. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court | Civil and limited civil cases are heard by the district court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Limited civil cases, which include small claims matters, are heard by the district court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction is a civil case heard by the district court. |
| Divorce | District Court | Domestic relations cases, including divorce, are heard by the district court. |
| Child custody or support | District Court | Domestic relations cases, including custody and support, 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 juvenile records are not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Kansas Court of Appeals or Kansas Supreme Court | Appeals do not go to the county clerk; they go to the appellate courts. |
Are Sumner County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Sumner County district court records are public, with exceptions under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 (access to court records) and the court's own rules.
Public records
Most district court case files are open for inspection, subject to Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196 and the court's rules. The Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.) governs public agency records.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
The Kansas district court public access portal is run by the Judicial Branch. Go to kscourts.gov for portal information. Not every document is online, and restricted cases are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the District Court at 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152 to view or request records. Call 620-326-5936 to confirm which office holds your record.
Fees
No fees are stated here. Ask the Clerk of the District Court about copy fees before you request records.
How to Search Sumner County Court Records Online
Use the Judicial Branch public access portal to look up Sumner 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.
- Go to kscourts.gov and open the district court public access portal.
- Search by party name or case number, if the portal offers that search for your case.
- Review the case information the portal shows, such as case status and parties.
- Call the Clerk of the District Court at 620-326-5936 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Public access portal (kscourts.gov) | Case information the portal shows | Full documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | Public access portal (kscourts.gov) | Case information the portal shows | Confirm coverage with the clerk |
| Civil | Public access portal (kscourts.gov) | Case information the portal shows | Sealed or restricted filings are not shown |
| Small claims | Public access portal (kscourts.gov) | Case information the portal shows | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Public access portal (kscourts.gov) | Case information for domestic relations cases | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Clerk of the District Court | Case information through the clerk | Confirm coverage with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the District Court, 620-326-5936 | Not publicly available | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sumner County
Contact the Clerk of the District Court in Wellington to confirm how to pay a Sumner County traffic citation or criminal fine.
- Phone: Call 620-326-5936 to ask which payment methods the clerk accepts and what your citation requires.
- In person: Visit the Clerk of the District Court at 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152 to ask about payment options for your case.
Parking tickets are handled by the citing city or agency, not by the district court.
Sumner County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Sumner County court records?
Use the Judicial Branch public access portal through kscourts.gov, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 620-326-5936.
Are Sumner County court records public?
Most are public under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 196, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, and protective-order-restricted records are not.
How do I find a criminal case in Sumner County?
Search the public access portal at kscourts.gov, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 620-326-5936 with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date in Sumner County?
Check your citation or notice, or call the Clerk of the District Court at 620-326-5936.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Sumner County?
Contact the Clerk of the District Court at 620-326-5936 to confirm the payment methods for your citation.
How many cases are filed in Sumner County each year?
County filing counts are not stated on this page. The county had 22,312 residents in 2025, a change of -0.3% from 2024.
What is the most common type of case in Sumner County?
Case-type filing counts are not stated for this county. The district court hears felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile cases.
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
Sumner County District Court (30th J.D.)More Info
| Address: | 501 N Washington, Wellington, KS, 67152 |
| Phone Number: | 620-326-5936 |
| Fax: | 620-326-5365 |
| Website: | https://30jd.kscourts.org/30th-Judicial-District/Sumner-County-Courthouse |
Wellington Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 317 S. Washington Ave., Wellington, KS, 67152 |
| Phone Number: | (620) 326-2791 |
| Fax: | (620) 326-8506 |
| Website: | https://cityofwellington.net/pview.aspx?id=20832&catid=0 |
Useful Links
- Kansas Judicial Branch - Kansas Courts Official website for the Kansas Judicial Branch offering access to appellate courts and various court resources.
- Kansas District Courts - Court Officer Search Locate court officials across Kansas State's district courts, including procedures and local rules applicable to Sumner County.
- Sumner County, Kansas - Official Government Website Access governmental information and public services offered by Sumner County, including local court information.
- Kansas.gov - County Court Locations Locate court facilities across Kansas, including Sumner County court locations and contact information.
- Kansas Bar Association - Advocacy and Resources Find legal resources, educational materials, and advocacy services provided by the Kansas Bar Association.
- Kansas Legal Services - Help for Residents Non-profit organization offering legal resources, advice, and representation for low-income residents in Kansas.
- Kansas Department of Revenue - Services & Information Official source for tax and vehicle-related services, which includes legal information for residents and businesses.
- Kansas Judicial Council - Judicial System Assistance Receive assistance and information regarding judicial procedures, rule amendments, and special committees.
- Kansas Attorney General's Office - Protecting Kansans Provides resources on consumer protection, fraud prevention, and legal advocacy throughout Kansas.
- Kansas Bureau of Investigation - Public Safety Services Access criminal history, offender registration, missing persons, and other public safety services in Kansas.
- Kansas Judicial Council - Legal Forms Use these official forms to navigate various legal proceedings within Kansas State, including those in Sumner County.
- Kansas Revisor of Statutes - Legislative Resources Explore Kansas statutes and legislative resources, with comprehensive search tools and legal references.
- Kansas Docket eFiling - Record Management Provides electronic filing capabilities and access to court case records across Kansas, available 24/7.
- Kansas Child Support Guidelines - Financial Assistance Reliable source for child support calculation, guidelines, adjustments, and enforcement processes in Kansas.
- Governor’s Office - Kansas Eviction Prevention Program State-managed program with resources for tenants and landlords to manage eviction processes and housing assistance.
- Kansas Attorney General's Office - Victim Services Provides support and advocacy for victims of crime in Kansas, including compensation and safeguarding rights.
- Kansas Appleseed - Advocacy for Justice Non-profit organization focusing on policy changes and justice reform for fair practices throughout Kansas.
- Kansas State Library - Legal and Government Resources Offers comprehensive access to legal information, government documents, and research resources for residents.
- Kansas County and District Attorneys Association - KCDAA Professional body representing Kansas prosecution offices, offering legal updates, resources, and networking.
- National Association for Court Management (NACM) - Support Tools Provides education, training, and resources for court management professionals nationwide, relevant for Kansas courts.
Table of Contents
- Sumner County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Sumner County Court Records
- Sumner County Court Statistics (FY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Sumner County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sumner County?
- How Does Sumner County Compare With Kansas Overall?
- Sumner County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Sumner County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Sumner County?
- Are Sumner County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Sumner County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sumner County
- Sumner County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links