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This Is Not a Government Office. This is a private reference site for Butler County, Kansas court record access. Official court documents, filings, certified copies, court dates, warrants, and jail matters must be handled by the Butler County District Court, Clerk of the District Court, Sheriff's Office, municipal court, or other government office that keeps the record.


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Official Butler County court records are handled by the Clerk of the District Court at the Butler County Judicial Center. The courthouse mailing and public access address is 201 W. Pine, Suite 101, El Dorado, KS 67042. The main clerk phone is 316-322-4370, fax is 316-321-9486, and researched court hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. The county district court page also lists Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., so confirm hours before visiting.

Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Butler County:

  • Court case files: contact the Butler County Clerk of the District Court, 201 W. Pine, Suite 101, El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-322-4370
  • Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
  • Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
  • Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
  • Jail roster: contact the Adult Detention Facility at 701 South Stone Road, El Dorado, KS 67042, reception 316-322-4160, or see inmate records
  • Active warrants: contact the Sheriff's Office at 141 South Gordy, El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-322-4254 or 800-794-0190, or see warrant records
  • County administrative records: contact the County Clerk at 205 W. Central Ave., 2nd Floor, El Dorado, KS 67042, 316-322-4239
  • Recorded land records: contact the Register of Deeds or use the county official records search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded instruments