Open Records Act

Open Records Act

The County Clerk has been designated as the Freedom of Information Officer for Wabaunsee County by Resolution 2000-27. Information is available at the County Clerk’s office regarding access to public records.

The Kansas Open Records Act guarantees any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of all public records, unless the records are closed due to specific provisions of the law. Within three business days from the date of request a County agency must either:

§ Provide requested records
§ Inform the requester when they will be provided: or
§ State why the records cannot be provided

What Wabaunsee County records are available?

An agency is only required to provide public records that already exist. KORA does not require an agency to create a record upon request. KORA does not require an agency to interpret or analyze records, or to prepare custom reports.

Commonly requested records include:

Appraiser

§ Inventory Content Sheets
§ Sales Information on Properties
§ Parcel Identification Maps
§ Personal Property Renditions

County Clerk

§ County Commission Minutes
§ Registered Voters
§ Township Annual Reports
§ Budget Information

County Treasurer

§ Tax Statements
§ Tax Receipts

Register of Deeds

§ Deeds
§ Plats

Sheriff

§ Accident Reports
§ Theft Reports