Jefferson County, KS Public Records

District Court
PO Box 327
Oskaloosa, KS 66066 http://www.jfcountyks.com/784/Distric
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 785-863-2461
F: 785-863-2369
Couriers: 300 Jefferson St, 2nd Fl
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, sealed or expunged records released
McLouth Municipal Court
110 N. Union Sr
McLouth, KS 66054 http://cityofmclouth.org/Departments/
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-4PM M,T,TH,F; 1PM-4PM W CST
P: 913-796-6411
F: 913-796-6131
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Court is held at the Firehouse, 104 W. Lucy St. Payments can be made at 110 N. Union St.
Meriden Municipal Court
PO Box 262
Meriden, KS 66512 http://meridenks.com/municipal-court/
Hours: 9AM-5PM CST
P: 785-484-3450
F: 785-484-3707
Couriers: 103 E Main St
Meriden, KS 66512
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Judge's office is 785-863-2227.
Nortonville Municipal Court
PO Box 177
Nortonville, KS 66060 http://nortonvilleks.com/
Hours: Varies CST
P: 913-886-2060
F: 913-886-3070
Couriers: 407 Main
City Hall
Nortonville, KS 66060
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Few cases held by this court, rarely convenes.
Oskaloosa Municipal Court
PO Box 446
Oskaloosa, KS 66066 http://www.cityofoskaloosaks.org/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM M-F CST
P: 785-863-2651
F: 785-863-2363
Couriers: 212 W Washington St
City Hall
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Ozawkie Municipal Court - Closed
There is no longer a Municipal Court in Ozawkie.
Valley Falls Municipal Court
417 Broadway
Valley Falls, KS 66088 http://valleyfalls.org/City-Governmen
P: 785-945-6612
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Court is held the last Wed of each month at 5PM.

Jefferson County, KS Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County
County Register of Deeds
300 Jefferson St
Oskaloosa, KS 66066 http://www.jfcountyks.com/352/Registe
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 785-403-0000 ext. 5
Fax: 785-403-0721
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 536.11 sq mi
Population (2009): 18,207
  • Females: 49.2%
  • White: 96.2%
  • Black/African American: 0.9%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -219
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 88.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.66
Housing Units (2000): 7,491
Homeownership Rate (2000): 84.8%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, KS from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $160,763
  • Construction: $41,207
  • Retail Trade: $5,143
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,975
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,039
  • Retail Trade: $5,143
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,566
  • Manufacturing: $11,349
  • Farms: $2,897
  • Government: $47,323
Employed (2000): 9,036
Unemployed (2000): 318
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,432
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,089
Local Government Revenue (2007): $49,116 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $24,882 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 221
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 181
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.6

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 17
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 15
Property Crimes (2008): 385
  • Burglary: 114
  • Larceny-Theft: 244
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 27

Jefferson County Genealogy Records