Kansas Public Records

• Where can I find in Kansas if background checks are open to the public, and are they different from a comprehensive criminal record search?
  Criminal records are considered open public information. The state of Kansas offers web sources that let you check your history of arrest and prosecution. The reason for conducting the background check dictates most of what will be available for public request. This is only a criminal and not a full background. If an employer requests a full search, this may not satisfy what is required prior to employment. This is a statewide check; criminal reports of incidents, persons in custody, and other minor infractions, as well as felonies, may be obtained by requesting public information from the county sheriffs or local police.
• Where can I find in Kansas if state police provide arrest reports?
  Arrest reports, not to be confused with criminal background checks, are requested from individual police departments. Police reports are official documents written by respective officers/agencies who made the arrest. At the same time, background checks are then individual's criminal history police departments can offer both individual arrest reports and background checks. The policy requirements for arrest reports are different as they are for background checks, although both are considered public records. Policy regarding official copies can also vary from one department to another. The Kansas state police do not provide the public arrest reports of all local agencies, and the Kansas Bureau of Criminal Investigation can request criminal history checks online. For the policy of individual departments, look for the records department's webpage, and instructions with forms are often provided.
• Does a Kansas legal name change become a searchable public record?
  When the court is petitioned for a name change, the court record of that change can be found similar to other court files. Name change due to marriage is different; another challenge is knowing where the petition was filed. Name changes are also published for a specific period as per state law which you can find easily. Without knowing the circumstances of a particular name change, answers and tips about this subject will also be general.

Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Kansas Attorney:
  Look up lawyers names, educational background, licensing, expiration and disciplinary history.
• Kansas Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Kansas Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Kansas Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• Kansas Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Kansas Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Kansas Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Kansas Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Kansas Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found..
• Kansas Tax Warrants:
  Legal actions, Liens Against Real Property of Owed Taxes.
• Kansas Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Kansas Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Kansas Divorce Records:
  Certified divorce decrees, family law cases and court rulings.
• Kansas Death Records:
  Death index, certificate and proof of death documents.
• Kansas Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• Kansas Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Kansas Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Kansas Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  11,968
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  105
• Rape:
  1,416
• Robbery:
  1,293
• Aggravated Assault:
  9,154
• Total Property Crime:
  67,428
• Burglary:
  9,984
• Larceny Theft:
  50,165
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  7,279

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  2,853,118
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  2,688,811
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  6%
• Net change of residents' total population
  164,700
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  2,688,418
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  205,385
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  7%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  704,951
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  25%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  13%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  367,546
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  50%
• State's white resident population
  2,391,044
• State's black resident population
  167,864
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  28,150
• State's Asian resident population
  67,762
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  2,238
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  85,933
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  300,042
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  2,230,539
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  84%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  6%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  11%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  78%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Kansas
• Births
  42,004
• Deaths
  24,491
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  333
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  82%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Kansas Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  6%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  10%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  89%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  29%
• Total number of Veterans
  230,715

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Kansas
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  19 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  1,234,057
• Net change of housing units estimates
  102,667
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  9%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  70%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $118,500
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  17%
• Total number of households
  1,093,694
• Average size of households
  2

• Kansas Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $25,522
• Statewide income of median households in Kansas
  $47,709
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  13%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $101,444
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $36,525
• Labor force of civilian workers
  1,518,921
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  101,981
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  7%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  1,855,548
• Net change of employment in all industries
  84,330
• People employed by the government
  296,371
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  77,365,298
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  41,694
• Number of private non farm establishments
  76,096