JACKSON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Jackson County gets an A.
Kansas Open Records Act gives 3 business days. KASPER provides free inmate search. KBI criminal history online for $20. Booking photos public default. Strong fast clock.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Jackson County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:35 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:06 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:06 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:06 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 21:06 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · KS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KS
Children Missing From Kansas (Statewide)
Active Kansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ethan McCollum (KS)
Isabelle Ritchie (KS)
JoyAnne Cornejo (KS)
Alexander Dotterer (KS)
Serenity Bouie-Watson (KS)
Martavion Gray (KS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Kansas Court Cases
Most recent Kansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10339 | Wendy Sue Hampton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20863 | Beverly J Pearson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40427 | Jeremy Paul Bond | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40428 | Sandra Jean Robinson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40429 | Tony Deshaun Bozeman | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40430 | Janiece Nichelle Claiborne | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20638 | Dalton Hunter Schrader | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20639 | Samantha Naida Orender | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20642 | Teresa Ann Castro | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20648 | Catrina Lynette Watson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20654 | Michele Denise Davis | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20658 | Leslie Annette Berry | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Jackson County
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Where can I find access to the salaries and wages of city employees?▼
Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County) — note Q references Jackson County KS but Kansas City KS is in Wyandotte. For Wyandotte: Unified Government of Wyandotte/Kansas City KS (https://www.wycokck.org/) for city employee salaries. For Jackson County KS: Jackson County (https://www.jacksoncountyks.org/). Salaries are public under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215, https://www.kslegislature.org/). Submit written records request, $0.25 per page. Statewide salary database for cities >2,500: Kansas Dept of Administration (https://admin.ks.gov/). Better Government Association salary databases (https://www.bettergov.org/). Sunflower Foundation reports for state employee data. Kansas Press Association archives for budget coverage.
How do I find arrest records in Olathe?▼
To find arrest records in Olathe, KS (Johnson County), contact the Olathe Police Department at 501 East 56 Highway, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-971-6500). The Johnson County Sheriff's Office at 27747 W. 159th Street, New Century, KS 66031 (913-715-5400) handles county-level arrests and operates the Johnson County Adult Detention Center; current inmate roster at https://www.jocogov.org/dept/sheriff. Arrest reports are released under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Check at https://www.kansas.gov/criminalhistory/ provides statewide criminal history for $20. Sources: Olathe PD (https://www.olatheks.org/), Johnson County (https://www.jocogov.org/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Kansas?▼
To look up a marriage license in Kansas, contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Kansas Courts directory at https://www.kscourts.org/. Major county clerks: Sedgwick (Wichita) at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/, Johnson at https://www.jocogov.org/, Shawnee (Topeka) at https://www.snco.us/, Wyandotte (Kansas City KS) at https://www.wycokck.org/. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/192/Vital-Statistics also issues statewide marriage certificates ($15) for records from 1913 forward. Marriage licenses are public records under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Sources: KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How do I find a divorce record in Junction City?▼
To find a divorce record in Junction City, KS (Geary County), contact the Geary County District Court Clerk at 138 E. 8th Street, Junction City, KS 66441 (785-238-3912). Divorce cases are filed as 'DM' (Domestic Matters) and are public unless sealed. Search the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/search.do for Geary County records. Certified copies of decrees cost $13.50 plus per-page fees at the Clerk. The Kansas Office of Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics also issues divorce certificates (one-line verification, not the full decree) for $15. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/), KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Topeka?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), use the Topeka Municipal Court at 215 SE 7th Street, Suite 158, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-3776), with online services at https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/. Pay tickets, view court dates, or check case status by citation number. For state-trooper-issued or county-court tickets, use the Kansas District Courts public access at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ and filter for Shawnee County. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Topeka Municipal Court (https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), contact the Topeka Police Department at 320 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-9551), or the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-251-2200). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.snco.us/sheriff/. Court bench warrants appear in the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation holds the statewide warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sheriff/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Jackson County, KS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Jackson County, KS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (KS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KS
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (KS) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LINDSBORG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | LINDSBORG |
| COUNTY OF FRANKLIN | OTTAWA |
| MANHATTAN FOOT SPECIALISTS, PA | MANHATTAN |
| CITY OF WELLINGTON | WELLINGTON |
| COUNTY OF NORTON | NORTON |
| CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC | CONCORDIA |
| CHRISTOPHER MOELLER | WICHITA |
| COUNTY OF ELLSWORTH | ELLSWORTH |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (KS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Block, Inc. | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (KS) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | 1128b5 |
| CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SVCS | 1128a1 |
| FAMILY FIRST HEALTHCARE, INC | 1128b8 |
| FARNEY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC PA | 1128b8 |
| J SPRINGER, MD PA | 1128b8 |
| KONZA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | 1128b8 |
| LADD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 1128b8 |
| PHLEBOLOGIC INSTITUTE OF THE M | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (KS) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Farmers State Bank | Holton |
| The Denison State Bank | Holton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
District of Kansas releases quarterly update on child exploitation cases prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department announces grants for improvements to Kansas forensic laboratories
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Kansas woman sentenced prison for stealing deceased relative’s identity to fraudulently receive federal and state benefits
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Jackson County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Suit says Jackson County, Kansas, deputies evicted man before deadline
A lawsuit alleges Jackson County sheriff's deputies wrongfully ejected a man from his home hours before he was required to leave. The man, Dustin Champlin, was divorcing the daught…
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Grand jury charges nonprofit CEO for 2023 south Kansas City deadly shooting
A Jackson County grand jury has charged a Kansas City nonprofit CEO in connection with a deadly shooting in south Kansas City in 2023.
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Kansas man arrested on weapons charge in Jackson County
A Kansas man was arrested following a trespassing report in Jackson County on Wednesday, June 3, officials said.
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Kansas City man charged with killing his roommate
A Kansas City man faces multiple charges in connection to a shooting that left one dead and one injured. Brayan Arguijo-Mejia faces one count of 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Ar…
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Jackson County was supposed to vote on new jail standard. Why hasn’t it happened?
Lawmakers, County Executive seek talks with Sheriff Darryl Forté as advocates push for jail standards ordinance that has stalled for months.
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Kansas violent offender jailed on new allegations
A registered Kansas offender is back in jail on new allegations. Just before 3 p.m. May 26, a Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop in the Walmart parking lot in…
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Jackson County legislator and son reported safe. Manny Abarca faces charges in 2 counties
Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca, shown here at a county event in February 2023, was criminally charged with violating a protection order in Kansas City Municipal Court Wedne…
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Jackson County corrections chief resigns weeks before opening of new detention center
Diana Knapp, the county’s director of corrections for eight years, is leaving just as the new $317 million county detention center is set to open this spring. Sheriff Darryl Forte …