This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site for Franklin County, Kansas court-record access. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies. For court case files, contact the Franklin County Clerk of the District Court, 301 S. Main, Ottawa, KS 66067, phone (785) 242-6000, fax (785) 242-5970, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Franklin County:
- Court case files: contact the Franklin County Clerk of the District Court or the Franklin County District Court at 301 S. Main, Ottawa, KS 66067
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records; certified vital-record certificates are handled through KDHE
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records; old Franklin County probate copies before February 15, 2001 use the clerk's old-record process
- Criminal and arrest records: see arrest records and court charges; prosecution records connect to the Franklin County Attorney at 220 S. Beech St., Suite B
- Jail roster: see inmate records; Adult Detention is at 220 S. Beech St., Suite A, phone 785.229.1220
- Active warrants: see warrant records; call the District Court, Sheriff, Adult Detention, or Ottawa Municipal Court based on the case type
- Other county records: contact the Franklin County Clerk / Freedom of Information Officer at 315 S. Main, Room 106, Ottawa, KS 66067, phone 785.229.3410