Johnson County, Kansas Warrant Search
Johnson County warrants are presumably public information under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), codified in K.S.A. §45-215 et seq. Although certain warrant information is made public, K.S.A. § 21-5906 prohibits public disclosure of the fact that a warrant has been applied for or issued and the contents of a warrant’s affidavit or testimony before they are executed.
Interested persons may search for Johnson County arrest warrants online through the County Sheriff’s Warrant Search website. Alternatively, they may review public court records to find information about warrants issued in local cases. Johnson County District Court records are accessible online through the Kansas District Court Public Access portal. Alternatively, record seekers may visit local courthouses and use available public computers to access court records or request records directly from the court’s clerk.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Sheriff’s Warrant Search website | Provides public information about felony, misdemeanor, and civil arrest warrants the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has been tasked with executing | Online | Limited to warrants issued by Johnson County District Court |
| Kansas District Court Public Access portal | Contains public court records of cases heard by Kansas District Courts | Online | Limited to warrants issued in District Court Cases. |
| Local courthouses | Maintains and issues warrants | In person, by mail, or by phone | Search methods may vary by courthouse |