Dickinson County District Court

Front View of the Dickinson County Courthouse on a Partly Cloudy Day

Clerk of the District Court

The Clerk of the District Court office is responsible for keeping records on all cases filed with the Court concerning the following:

    • Adoption
    • Care and Treatment
    • Child Support
    • Civil Cases
    • Criminal
    • Domestic Relations
    • Fish & Game Citations
    • Juvenile
    • Limited Civil
    • Marriage Licenses
    • Payments for court costs, fines, and fees
    • Probate
    • Small Claims
    • Traffic Tickets

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of the Clerk of the District Court is to create and maintain an accurate and durable record of the proceedings of the District Court, and to provide timely, efficient and respectful service to the Judges of the District Court, the legal community, and the public.

Supervisory Staff:

Cindy J. MacDonald, Clerk of the District Court - (785) 263-3142, ext. 300
Marsha Lindsay, Trial Court Clerk III - (785) 263-3142, ext. 305

Judges and Staff:

The Honorable Benjamin J. Sexton
Connie Franklin, Administrative Assistant - (785) 263-3142, ext. 307

The Honorable Neal A. Gugler
Michelle Walker, Courtroom Clerk - (785) 263-3142, ext. 304

Special Requirements in the 8th

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Video Access to Courtroom Hearings

Live streams for the Dickinson County District Court can be viewed online at the link below.
Courtroom Live Streams

Kansas Protection Order Portal (KS POP)

This is a free and secure way to file a petition for protection from either abuse or stalking online from anywhere and on any device.

District Court Drop Box

For self-represented parties only. Not for ballots.

Other Dickinson County Offices 

Dickinson County Website

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City of Chapman

City of Herington

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