Barton County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Barton County, Kansas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Barton County public records: common questions
Where to search Barton County records
Barton County, Kansas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County government, departments, contact information, and public services. Check current custody through Sheriff and Barton County Detention Center information.
- Court casesCounty government, departments, contact information, and public services
- Current custodySheriff and Barton County Detention Center information
- Statewide recordsUse the Kansas state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Barton County's courthouse and principal county offices are listed at 1400 Main Street in Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
- The Barton County District Court clerk is listed at 1400 Main, Suite 306, Great Bend, with telephone number 620-793-1856.
- The 20th Judicial District Court Services Office serves Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford counties.
- The Barton County Detention Center is listed at 1408 Kansas Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
- The Records Division operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and lists accident, criminal-incident, and miscellaneous-incident reports among available records.
- The county identifies nine incorporated cities: Albert, Claflin, Ellinwood, Galatia, Great Bend, Hoisington, Olmitz, Pawnee Rock, and Susank; it also identifies Dundee, Heizer, Odin, and Redwing as unincorporated communities.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County government, departments, contact information, and public services | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Sheriff and Barton County Detention Center information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff Records Division reports, fingerprinting, and registered-offender procedures | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information | County or local | Open source |
How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
This Barton County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Barton County has 24,790 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 20-009
- Population
- 24,790 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Barton County's courthouse and principal county offices are listed at 1400 Main Street in Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
- Local detail
- The Barton County District Court clerk is listed at 1400 Main, Suite 306, Great Bend, with telephone number 620-793-1856.
- Local detail
- The 20th Judicial District Court Services Office serves Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford counties.
- Local detail
- The Barton County Detention Center is listed at 1408 Kansas Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
- The Records Division operates Monday through Friday from 7
- 00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and lists accident, criminal-incident, and miscellaneous-incident reports among available records.
- The county identifies nine incorporated cities
- Albert, Claflin, Ellinwood, Galatia, Great Bend, Hoisington, Olmitz, Pawnee Rock, and Susank; it also identifies Dundee, Heizer, Odin, and Redwing as unincorporated communities.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Barton County's courthouse and principal county offices are listed at 1400 Main Street in Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
- Local detail: The Barton County District Court clerk is listed at 1400 Main, Suite 306, Great Bend, with telephone number 620-793-1856.
- Local detail: The 20th Judicial District Court Services Office serves Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford counties.
How do I contact or locate Barton County District Court?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact or locate Barton County District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Which counties are included in Kansas's 20th Judicial District?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which counties are included in Kansas's 20th Judicial District depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
How can I request a Barton County accident or criminal-incident report?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Barton County accident or criminal-incident report depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Where is the Barton County Detention Center and how do inmate visits work?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Barton County Detention Center and how do inmate visits work depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
How do I request Barton County public records under the Kansas Open Records Act?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Barton County public records under the Kansas Open Records Act depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Which records are handled by the Barton County Sheriff's Records Division?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which records are handled by the Barton County Sheriff's Records Division depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Is a matter handled by Barton County or by a city such as Great Bend, Hoisington, or Ellinwood?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Is a matter handled by Barton County or by a city such as Great Bend, Hoisington, or Ellinwood depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
How do I update or verify registered-offender information in Barton County?
For Barton County, start with County government, departments, contact information, and public services and Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I update or verify registered-offender information in Barton County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Sheriff Records Division reports, fingerprinting, and registered-offender procedures. The official county site does not provide one consolidated live criminal-case, jail-roster, and municipal-records search.
Criminal cases in Barton County
Start with Barton County District Court and 20th Judicial District information for the official Barton County court path. County: Barton County government and county offices are centered in Great Bend; county services and records may differ from city-government services. Court: Barton County District Court is part of Kansas's 20th Judicial District, which also includes Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford counties.
Jail and custody information for Barton County
For current custody information, start with Sheriff and Barton County Detention Center information. The Kansas Judicial Branch direct website was not independently readable in this pass; the county-hosted District Court page was used for court information.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Barton County Sheriff's Office operates or administers the Barton County Detention Center at 1408 Kansas Avenue in Great Bend; the official county page does not establish state-prison custody responsibilities. Municipal: Municipal matters may fall under the separate governments and courts of Albert, Claflin, Ellinwood, Galatia, Great Bend, Hoisington, Olmitz, Pawnee Rock, or Susank.
Statewide sources for Kansas records
Statewide Kansas sources are separate from Barton County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Kansas records pages
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Official Barton County and Kansas record sources
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