KS · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Kansas?
Partly — some Kansas counties publish an online warrant search, but there’s no single statewide one.
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The official online lookup
Kansas has no statewide public website that confirms whether you personally have an active warrant.
The Kansas Judicial Branch offers online district-court case search (through the state's Kansas eCourt public access), which returns case information rather than an authoritative active-warrant status.
Some county sheriffs' offices publish a searchable online warrant list — for example, the Sedgwick County (Wichita) Sheriff's Office 'Warrant Search', which is name-searchable — but availability varies by county.
The authoritative sources are the district-court clerk and the county sheriff.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Kansas
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Contact the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the case is pending
The district-court clerk can confirm whether a case or warrant is on file, the case number, the charge, any bond, and the next court date. Use the Kansas Judicial Branch site to find the county district court.
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Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division
County sheriffs hold warrant records and can tell you whether one is active and how to address it; some post a searchable online warrant list (for example, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office 'Warrant Search').
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Request a criminal history record check from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
The KBI maintains Kansas criminal history records and offers name-based record checks. This reflects criminal history rather than real-time active-warrant status, but can help you understand your record.
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Types of warrants in Kansas
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Bench warrant / failure-to-appear
- FTA) warrant — issued by a judge when you miss a required court date or violate a court order
- Arrest warrant — issued on a judicial finding of probable cause that a crime was committed
- Search warrant — authorizes law enforcement to search a specified place or property; it is not an order for your arrest
What happens if a warrant is ignored
An active warrant does not expire on its own; it remains until the court recalls it or it is served.
Law enforcement may arrest you on the warrant at any encounter, including a routine traffic stop.
A bench warrant for a missed court date can add a failure-to-appear allegation.
In traffic cases, a failure to appear can lead the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles to suspend your driver's license until the matter is resolved.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Confirm whether a warrant actually exists and identify the issuing court by contacting the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the case is pending, or the county sheriff's warrants/records division.
Ask for the case number, the charge, whether a bond amount is set, and any scheduled court date.
If the warrant is for a missed court date, ask the clerk how to have the matter re-set and how the warrant can be recalled.
If you decide to resolve it, arrange to address it on your own terms — for example by appearing in court or surrendering at a scheduled time.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Kansas
Is there an online warrant search in Kansas?
Some Kansas counties publish an online warrant search, but there’s no single statewide one.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Kansas?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Contact the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the case is pending; Contact the county sheriff's warrants/records division; Request a criminal history record check from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Kansas?
An active warrant does not expire on its own; it remains until the court recalls it or it is served. Law enforcement may arrest you on the warrant at any encounter, including a routine traffic stop. A bench warrant for a missed court date can add a failure-to-appear allegation. In traffic cases, a failure to appear can lead the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles to suspend your driver's license until the matter is resolved.
What should I do about a warrant in Kansas?
Confirm whether a warrant actually exists and identify the issuing court by contacting the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the case is pending, or the county sheriff's warrants/records division. Ask for the case number, the charge, whether a bond amount is set, and any scheduled court date. If the warrant is for a missed court date, ask the clerk how to have the matter re-set and how the warrant can be recalled. If you decide to resolve it, arrange to address it on your own terms — for example by appearing in court or surrendering at a scheduled time.
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Last verified 2026-07-23 · 4 official sources