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Franklin County, KS Public Records

District Court
301 S Main
District Court Bldg
Ottawa, KS 66067 http://www.franklincoks.org/index.asp
Hours: 8AM-N, 1PM-4PM CST
P: 785-242-6000
F: 785-242-5970
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, sealed or expunged records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number. This court handles cases for Richmond Municipal Court.
Ottawa Municipal Court
715 W 2nd
Ottawa, KS 66067 https://www.ottawaks.gov/municipal-co
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 785-242-5333
F: 785-242-2564
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Court Clerks emails are Jessica Luft at [email protected] and Connie Sams at [email protected].
Pomona Municipal Court
219 Jefferson
Pomona, KS 66076
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 785-566-3522
F: 785-566-3851
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Richmond Municipal Court - See District Court
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
No Municipal Court here. Court cases are held at Franklin County District Court.
Wellsville Municipal Court
411 Main
City Hall
Wellsville, KS 66092 https://www.cityofwellsvilleks.org/
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 785-883-2296
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Williamsburg Municipal Court
PO Box 414
Williamsburg, KS 66095 http://www.williamsburgks.us/municipa
P: 785-746-5578
F: 785-746-4004
Couriers: 123 W William
Williamsburg, KS 66095
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Municipal Court is held in the City Council Meeting room in City Hall beginning at 10:00AM the second Friday of the month.

Franklin County, KS Vital Records

Contact the Franklin 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.

Franklin County
County Register of Deeds
315 S Main, Rm 103
Ottawa, KS 66067-2335 http://www.franklincoks.org/index.asp
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 785-229-3440
Fax: 785-229-3441
Recorded Documents

Franklin County Vital Certificates

Franklin County Vital Certificates

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Franklin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 573.85 sq mi
Population (2009): 26,441
  • Females: 49.9%
  • White: 95.2%
  • Black/African American: 1.5%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 92.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,657
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.56
Housing Units (2000): 10,229
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.5%
Migration Flow to Franklin County, KS from (2007-2008):

Franklin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $417,108
  • Construction: $18,774
  • Retail Trade: $36,858
  • Professional and Technical Services: $12,243
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $9,691
  • Retail Trade: $36,858
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,320
  • Manufacturing: $52,163
  • Farms: $-618
  • Government: $82,777
Employed (2000): 12,346
Unemployed (2000): 445
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,049
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,799
Local Government Revenue (2007): $87,877 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $45,793 (thou. dol.)

Franklin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 358
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.6
Deaths (2007): 251
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2

Franklin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 81
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 19
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 59
Property Crimes (2008): 556
  • Burglary: 144
  • Larceny-Theft: 384
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Franklin County Genealogy Records

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