Leavenworth County, KS Public Records
Leavenworth County has an estimated population of 84,670 (2024) across 463 square miles of land. In Kansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Court cases are handled by the Kansas Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Leavenworth County.
📍 Leavenworth County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 84,670 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 463 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | LeavenworthPopulation 37,370 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Leavenworth County, KS
These are the main offices to visit in person in Leavenworth County: the District Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Leavenworth County District Court – Clerk of the District Court (Leavenworth Justice Center)
| Address | 601 S 3rd St., Suite 3051, Leavenworth, KS 66048-2868 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (913) 684-0700 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Kansas District Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, domestic, probate, small claims, traffic); the Clerk of the District Court keeps the files |
| Official website | leavenworthcounty.gov |
| Sources | kscourts.gov/…/1st-Judicial-District ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Leavenworth County, KS
Criminal case records for Leavenworth County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Kansas, felony and misdemeanor cases are heard by the District Court of the county; city municipal courts hear city ordinance and traffic cases. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: kscourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Leavenworth County
| State court system | Kansas Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Leavenworth County, KS
A people search for Leavenworth County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Leavenworth County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Leavenworth County
| Sex offender registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Kansas registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Kansas Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Leavenworth County, KS
Arrest and booking records for Leavenworth County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Kansas Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Leavenworth County
| State court system | Kansas Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Leavenworth County, KS
Court records for Leavenworth County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Leavenworth County, with addresses from the official Kansas Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Leavenworth County
| State court system | Kansas Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Leavenworth County, KS
In Kansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Appraiser.
🏠 Where to get property records for Leavenworth County
| Land records | In Kansas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Register of Deeds. |
📜 Vital Records in Leavenworth County, KS
Certified birth and death certificates for Kansas are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Office of Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Leavenworth County
| State vital records office | Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Office of Vital Statistics Source: kdhe.ks.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Leavenworth County, KS
The official sex offender registry for Leavenworth County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Leavenworth County
| Official registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Kansas registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Leavenworth County, KS
Divorce cases in Kansas are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Office of Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Leavenworth County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Kansas are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Office of Vital Statistics Source: kdhe.ks.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Kansas Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Leavenworth County
Leavenworth (37,370), Lansing (11,316), Basehor (7,996), Tonganoxie (6,195), Linwood (428), Easton (213), Bonner Springs (7) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.