The 4th Judicial District is in the Process of a Major Software Upgrade

The 4th Judicial District will transition to a new case management system on Nov. 2, 2020. Clerk of District Court offices will be closed at various times for training and implementation. E-filing will also be unavailable at times. Click for more info:

Osage County District Court Trial Court Clerk II Position Opening

Applications are being accepted for a Trial Court Clerk II in Osage County. The application deadline is November 6, 2020.

Franklin County District Court Trial Court Clerk II Position Opening

Applications are being accepted for a Trial Court Clerk II in Franklin County. The application deadline is November 6, 2020.

Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement Re: Children in Protective Custody

Protection Order Hotline Now Available

4th Judicial District citizens needing protection orders can now contact Kansas Legal Services to file an order or discuss your situation free of charge.

Update 8/26/20: Crawford and Miami Counties no longer processing Marriage Licenses

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Kansas Eviction Prevention Program Now Accepting Applications

The economic impact of the pandemic has left many Kansans unemployed or underemployed, uncertain how they will pay rent. Through the KEPP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5,000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments.

Standing Alone Together

The Franklin County Emergency Communications Center was recently featured in an article in the Journal of Emergency Dispatch. We are so lucky to have this great team supporting our community and the agencies who serve it daily.

Guidance for Halloween 2020

This document outlines guidance and considerations for celebrating Halloween during
the COVID-19 pandemic. As typical Halloween celebrations do not allow for minimizing
contact with non-household members, it is important to plan early.

Franklin County Event Guidelines During COVID-19

Public Works Road and Bridge Update

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Franklin County Announces CDBG-CV Funding

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County Business Information During COVID-19

Burn Permits

Permits are now being issued online. 7-Day permits can be obtained in the Planning and Zoning office, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.