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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Bourbon County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Kansas state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Bourbon County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Bourbon County, Kansas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
14,424
Population
Census estimate
5,875
Households
Census estimate
$55,826
Median income
Annual household
$95,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Fort Scott
County seat
In Kansas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Bourbon County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Bourbon County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Search District Court Records - KS Courts Kansas 6th Judicial District - KS Courts |
| Criminal records | Sheriff’s Office – Bourbon County Kansas Bourbon County Sheriff's Office Kansas |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Bourbon County state portal below |
| Property records | Parcel Search – Bourbon County Kansas |
| Vital records | Open Records – Bourbon County Kansas |
| Voter records | Election – Bourbon County Kansas Voter Registration Information – Bourbon County Kansas |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Bourbon County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Register of Deeds – Bourbon County Kansas Register of Deeds Office – Bourbon County Kansas |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Bourbon County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Bourbon County Records
2026
Bourbon County official government portal active
The official Bourbon County government website at bourboncountyks.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Bourbon County court records portal verified
State court system links for Bourbon County verified against the Kansas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Bourbon County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Bourbon County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Bourbon County property records online
Bourbon County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Bourbon County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Bourbon County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Bourbon County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Kansas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Kansas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Bourbon County Records
❌ Myth: "Bourbon County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Bourbon County are held by the Kansas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Bourbon County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Bourbon County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Kansas state repository has verified, current Bourbon County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Bourbon County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Bourbon County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- bourboncountyks.org — Official Bourbon County government website
- kscourts.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Bourbon County & Kansas Records
For records not specific to Bourbon County, use Kansas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Kansas statewide record systems:
- Kansas Court Records →
- Kansas Criminal Records →
- Kansas Property Records →
- Kansas Vital Records →
- Kansas Voter Records →
- Kansas Wants & Warrants →
- Kansas Licenses →
- Kansas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Kansas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County is located in southeast Kansas. The county seat is Fort Scott (official site: http://bourboncountyks.org/).
- Population: 14,424
- Households: 5,875
- Median household income: $55,826
- Median home value: $95,600
- Below poverty line: 12.8%
- Land area: 635.5 sq mi
- Population density: 22.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 6
RMIS Instrument Search - Subscriber Access Login - RMIS Instrument Search
Official Free
The Bourbon County Register of Deeds Office presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. All official records are maintained in the Register of Deeds office. We have tried to ensure that the information contained on this web site is accurate.
Search District Court Records - KS Courts
Official Free
As Kansas courts transition to a new centralized case management system, their public records will become available through an online portal. Until then, there are several ways to access case information.
Kansas 6th Judicial District - KS Courts
Official Free
The 6th Judicial District is composed of Bourbon, Linn, and Miami counties. There are four district judges and one magistrate judge. Chief Judge Amy Harth oversees the judicial district.
Kansas Judicial Branch - District Information
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Kansas District Court Directory Map of State Judicial Districts Court /Caseload Statistics by County Local Court Rules - Judicial Districts Judicial Department Justices Links to Judicial District Home Pages Judicial District Contact Information Become a Judge Cases of Interest
Sheriff’s Office – Bourbon County Kansas
Official Free
Sheriff’s Office Bill Martin – Sheriff · 293 E. 20th Ben Cole – Undersheriff
Bourbon County Sheriff's Office Kansas
Official Free
Offering community resources including offender information, most wanted, resources, and more for Bourbon County, Kansas
Election – Bourbon County Kansas
Official Free
Check your voter registration status, the location of your polling place and view a sample ballot at VoterView by the Secretary of State.
Voter Registration Information – Bourbon County Kansas
Official Free
Bourbon County 210 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 · Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM
SAMPLE BALLOT
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State Agency - Online Voter Registration · Select How Registered · Registration Information · Confirm your address, party association, mail-in ballot statuses, and polling place locations · Not yet registered · No Matching Registrants · There are no registrants that match your search ...
Register of Deeds – Bourbon County Kansas
Official Free
LORA HOLDRIDGE Register of Deeds Joie Moore, Deputy registerofdeeds@bourboncountyks.org 210 S National. ste 14 Fort Scott KS 66701 620-223-3800 ext 106 · WE WILL GLADLY SEND YOU A COPY OF THE TRACT INDEX PAGES TO AID IN YOUR REAL ESTATE SEARCHES, WHICH INCLUDES THE EMAIL FOR THE FEE OF $16.00 ...
Register of Deeds Office – Bourbon County Kansas
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REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IS WORKING FROM HOME OR GOING INTO THE OFFICE. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DOCUMENTS THAT YOU NEED RECORDED. EMAIL IF YOU NEED A COPY OF A DOCUMENT OR HAVE A QUESTION. rod@bourboncountykd.org Thanks Lora Holdridge, Bourbon County Register of Deeds · Bourbon County 210 S. National ...
Kansas Register of Deeds Association
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rod@bourboncountyks.org · 620-223-3800 ext 140 · 210 S National · Ft Scott, Kansas 66701 · Fax: 620-223-5241 Webpage: www.bourboncountyks.org Office Hours: 8:30—4:30 · President: Audrey Anderson 201 N. Jennings Anthony, KS 67003 aanderson@harpercountyks.gov (P): 620-842-5336 (F): 620-842-3455 ·
Bourbon County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Open Records – Bourbon County Kansas
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Open Records Request · The Bourbon County Clerk is the designated contact person for requests made under the Kansas Open Records Act. To request open records, fill out an Open Records Request Form or contact the County Clerk’s Office by calling (620) 223-3800 x 100 , or by email
Office of Vital Statistics | KDHE, KS
Official Free
The Office of Vital Statistics receives and preserves vital records for events that occur in Kansas, including births, stillbirth, deaths, marriages, and divorces . The Office maintains more than 10 million vital records, adding approximately 100,000 new records annually.
Parcel Search – Bourbon County Kansas
Official Free
PUBLIC KSCAMA DATA SEARCH & REGISTERED KSCAMA DATA SEARCH · The KSCAMA data is available on-line. There are three search levels available; one for the Public and two for Registered Users
Kansas Most Wanted — KBI
Official Free
PACER systems will undergo maintenance on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET . As a result, certain portions of this site may be temporarily degraded during the maintenance window. Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County court cases are searchable through the Search District Court Records - KS Courts portal: https://kscourts.gov/eCourt/District-Court-Records. Kansas also operates a state-level case lookup through the Kansas Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Kansas?
In Kansas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Kansas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Kansas?
Yes. Active warrants in Kansas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Kansas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Kansas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.