Wichita KS Arrest Records Search | Police & Court

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Wichita, Kansas · WPD reports, Sedgwick County jail and criminal courts

Trace a Wichita Arrest From Police Booking to the Final Court Record

Start with the Sedgwick County inmate search to confirm current custody, booking identity, charges and bond. Then identify whether the case belongs in Sedgwick County District Court or Wichita Municipal Court.

This page also covers WPD arrest reports, warrants, bail, video visitation, inmate mail, calls, commissary, public defense, victim alerts, Kansas criminal-history checks, record correction and expungement.

Search current jail inmates Search District Court cases Fix a missing result
WICHITA RECORD RUNWAY VERIFYING
WPD + SHERIFF ARREST / BOOKING
DISTRICT COURT FINAL OUTCOME
IDENTITY + DISPOSITION VERIFIED
Arrest is not conviction. A Wichita Police report, Sedgwick County booking entry, charge or mugshot records an allegation or custody event. It does not prove guilt or show the final court outcome.
Current custody

Use the Sedgwick County Sheriff inmate search.

Police report

Request from the Wichita Police Records Bureau.

State criminal case

Search the Kansas District Court portal.

City case

Use Wichita Municipal Court tools.

Official review

Procedures checked July 31, 2026.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your Wichita search

SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF Is the person in jail now?

Find current custody, booking identifiers, charges, bond and release information.

The roster is not a complete criminal-history report.
WICHITA POLICE What did officers report?

Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause material and releasable supplements.

WPD no longer provides conviction-clearance letters.
18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT What was formally filed?

Find state misdemeanor and felony charges, hearings, bond orders, judgments and dispositions.

The Sedgwick County clerk maintains the official file.
WICHITA MUNICIPAL COURT Is it a city ordinance case?

Search Wichita traffic, city-code, municipal misdemeanor, docket and warrant information.

Municipal cases are separate from District Court cases.
Reliable search order: Find the inmate, save the booking information, identify the arresting agency, obtain the report, search both applicable courts and read the final disposition for every charge.

Go directly to the Wichita arrest-record task

Jail-result decoder

Understand the Sedgwick County booking fields

What a jail result means—and what it cannot establish
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Inmate or booking number The person or custody event in the sheriff system. The final filed offense. Use it for jail services and records inquiries.
Booking date When jail intake was recorded. The exact date of the alleged crime. Compare it with the police report.
Booking charge The allegation supplied during intake. The District Attorney filed or proved it. Read the District Court complaint.
Bond amount The amount assigned to the listed charge. Posting it clears all charges or holds. Confirm the total with the booking desk.
$0 bond entry No bond may be permitted, no bond may have been set, or multiple charges may share one case entry. The person can never be released. Ask which of the Sheriff’s listed explanations applies.
Cash-only bond The full required amount must be posted using the permitted cash-bond process. Another hold will release. Confirm the exact payment method.
Professional surety The bond may be posted through a professional bondsman or in full cash. A bondsman’s fee is refundable. Read the private bond agreement carefully.
Current custody The person was listed in Sheriff custody when the database updated. The person remains in the same status now. Recheck or call before traveling.
Wrong-person protection

Verify identity before relying on a Wichita record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
Booking date matches the known arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches jail services
Court case follows the same incident
Charges and timeline are consistent
Use at least two independent identifiers. Do not publish an accusation, contact an employer, send money or make a housing decision based only on a matching name.
No-result troubleshooting

No Wichita inmate result? Check these causes

The person is still being processed Fingerprinting, medical screening and identity verification may delay the listing.
The name is formatted differently Search the surname alone or try another legal-name variation.
The person was released The online search is focused on people currently in Sheriff custody.
The arrest occurred outside Sedgwick County Search the sheriff serving the actual booking county.
The person is held for another jurisdiction Municipal, federal, parole or out-of-state processing can affect the listing.
The case began with a citation or summons A District Court or Municipal Court case can exist without jail booking.
The person transferred to state custody Search the Kansas Department of Corrections repository.
The record is restricted Juvenile, expunged or legally confidential information may not appear.
Recent-arrest call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or booking number?
Sedgwick County jail main line: 316-660-5245
Ask for the booking desk when confirming why a person is held and what must occur before release.
Arrest-to-court path

What happens after a Wichita arrest?

Wichita Police or another agency makes the arrest The arresting agency creates the incident and arrest documentation.
Transport to the detention facility The Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility books people for Wichita and other county municipalities.
Identity and fingerprint processing Jail staff record identifying information, booking charges, property and fingerprints.
Medical and safety screening Intake staff determine immediate care and housing needs.
Bond review The applicable judge or court controls the bond amount, type and conditions.
First court appearance The defendant is advised of the case and counsel or release issues are addressed.
Prosecutor filing decision The Sedgwick County District Attorney determines which state charges to file.
District or Municipal Court proceedings The case proceeds in the court with jurisdiction over the alleged violation.
Disposition Each charge may end by dismissal, diversion, acquittal, plea or conviction.
Criminal-history update or expungement review Court outcomes may be transmitted to the KBI and may later qualify for correction or expungement.
Correct record holder

Which Wichita office maintains each record?

Route each request to the agency that created or maintains the record
Record needed Official custodian Useful identifiers Common mistake
Current jail custody Sedgwick County Sheriff Name, birth date, booking date and inmate number. Asking the court clerk for live housing status.
WPD arrest report Wichita Police Records Bureau WPD incident number, date, location and name. Requesting the officer narrative from the jail.
Sheriff incident report Sedgwick County Sheriff Records Sheriff report number, date and location. Using the City of Wichita request form for a county report.
State criminal case Sedgwick County District Court Clerk District Court case number and defendant identity. Treating the jail charge as the filed complaint.
City ordinance case Wichita Municipal Court Municipal case, citation or docket number. Searching only Kansas District Court.
Kansas criminal history Kansas Bureau of Investigation Name, date of birth and fingerprints when used. Treating the inmate roster as statewide history.
State prison or supervision Kansas Department of Corrections Name and KDOC number. Searching KASPER for a new county-jail booking.
Wichita Police records

Request a WPD arrest or incident report

The Wichita Police Department no longer performs conviction checks or issues conviction-clearance letters. Use the court of record or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for criminal-history information.
Confirm that WPD created the report Check the jail booking, citation or court case for the arresting agency.
Obtain the WPD incident number Contact Central Records when the number is unknown.
Name the exact records Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause material, Axon footage or identified supplements.
Provide a narrow incident description Include the date, time, address, involved name, booking number and court case number.
Ask for electronic delivery Existing electronic records may be less costly and easier to search.
Set a cost limit Ask the City to provide an estimate before the request exceeds a stated amount.
Submit the written KORA request Kansas law requires a written request. Use Wichita’s online Open Records Request form. Submit a City of Wichita records request
Watch for a response within three business days Wichita explains that records are generally produced within three business days or the City provides a written explanation of delay or denial.
Read the basis for redaction Active investigations, victims, witnesses, juveniles, medical information and security-sensitive material may be restricted.
Copy-ready WPD records request
Under the Kansas Open Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. The WPD incident number is [number], Sedgwick County booking number is [number] and District or Municipal Court case number is [number]. Please provide an estimate before processing if the total cost will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for any withheld or redacted information.
WPD Central Records

316-268-4186

Use for incident-number and police-record questions.

WPD Case Desk

316-268-4221

Operates 24 hours for qualifying non-emergency reports.

City Clerk / KORA Officer

316-268-4529

455 N. Main, 13th Floor, Wichita.

Sedgwick County criminal court

Search the Kansas District Court case

Open the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal Use the state judiciary portal rather than a commercial background-search website. Open the official case portal
Select Sedgwick County or the Eighteenth Judicial District Confirm that the filing court matches the Wichita-area arrest.
Search by case number when available A precise case number reduces wrong-person matches.
Use name search carefully Enter the legal name and compare every possible result.
Verify the defendant and filing date Match birth date, arrest date, county and attorney information where displayed.
Read the filed charges Compare the formal complaint with the original jail allegations.
Review the register of actions Later entries may change bond, warrants, charges, counsel or hearing dates.
Find the disposition of every count Do not treat a generic closed status as the full outcome.
Use a courthouse public terminal when needed Public computers are available for case and document searches at the Sedgwick County Records Department.
Order the official document Request the complaint, dismissal, judgment, sentence or other filing from the District Court Records Department.
Sedgwick County District Court Records
525 N. Main Street, 6th Floor
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: 316-660-5900
Email: sg.micro@kscourts.gov
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wichita city cases

Search Wichita Municipal Court records

Wichita Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction city court. It hears Wichita City Code violations, including traffic matters and municipal misdemeanor cases.
Open Wichita Municipal Court Use the Court Case Search, Court Dockets Search or Warrants Search listed under Online Tools. Open Wichita Municipal Court
Search by case or citation number Use the number on the citation, release paperwork or court notice.
Confirm that it is a city case Municipal records are separate from state cases in Sedgwick County District Court.
Review the charge and docket Find the arraignment, plea, diversion, trial, warrant and disposition information.
Call when the case is not found The clerk can search using the defendant’s identity and citation details.
Request a city public defender in court An indigent defendant facing a qualifying jail term can ask the judge for appointed representation.
Municipal Court Clerk
455 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Wichita, KS 67202

316-268-4611

Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Case Docketing

316-268-4618

Warrant Inquiries

316-268-4231

Walk-in docket change: Beginning August 3, 2026, Wichita’s walk-in docket moves to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with limited telephone and in-person sign-up spots. Recheck the Court Processes page before attending.
Check current walk-in and court procedures
Certified proof

Order the complaint, judgment or disposition

Identify the correct court Use District Court for Kansas state charges and Municipal Court for Wichita ordinance cases.
Write down the complete case number The clerk requires one written request per District Court case number.
Name the exact document Examples include the complaint, probable-cause affidavit, dismissal, journal entry or sentencing order.
Choose regular or certified copies Certification may be needed for licensing, immigration, court or record-correction use.
Submit the District Court request in writing Email, mail or deliver the request to the Records Department.
Wait for the estimate The Records Department provides the amount due before completing the request.
Use Wichita’s Municipal Court record-check form for city cases The court publishes a Record Check Request form with its other court forms.
Copy-ready court-document request
I request a [regular or certified] copy of [exact document] in State of Kansas or City of Wichita v. [defendant], case number [number]. The defendant’s date of birth is [date], and the arrest occurred on [date]. Please confirm all search, copy, certification and delivery charges before processing.
Warrant verification

Check Wichita and Sedgwick County warrants safely

Sedgwick County warrant search

Shows possible active warrants held by the Sedgwick County Sheriff. The Sheriff warns that the list is not legal confirmation that a warrant remains active.

Wichita Municipal warrant search

Use Wichita Municipal Court tools for warrants issued in city ordinance and municipal cases.

Search the Sedgwick County warrant database Enter at least the first letter of the first or last name. Search Sedgwick County warrants
Search Wichita Municipal Court separately A city warrant may appear in the municipal system rather than the District Court portal. Open Wichita warrant guidance
Review the related court case Check for a later recall, withdrawal, service or bond order.
Confirm current status directly Call the Sheriff Warrant Section or Municipal Court Warrant Office.
Ask a lawyer about surrender options Counsel can explain court appearance and bond procedures.
Sheriff Warrant Section

316-660-3960

Toll-free: 800-874-6449

Wichita Warrant Office
455 N. Main Street, 5th Floor
Wichita, KS 67202

316-268-4231

Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, withdrawn warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous errors.
Scam warning: Independently call the court or Sheriff before paying any unexpected warrant demand. Do not pay through gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unknown text-message link.
Bond and release

How Sedgwick County jail bond works

The judge or court controls the bond amount, type and conditions. A booking-screen amount may not reflect a later court order or another hold.
Cash-only bond

The listed amount must be posted in cash through the approved process. Personal and business checks are not accepted.

Professional surety

A bondsman may post the bond, or the entire amount may generally be posted in cash.

Own recognizance

Some eligible defendants may be released without paying the listed monetary amount.

Nonbondable hold

Parole violations, certain juvenile holds, state arrest-and-detain orders and other listed categories may not permit immediate bond.

Verify the legal identity and booking number Avoid discussing or paying for the wrong person.
List every active charge Record the amount and bond type on each charge line.
Add only the applicable bond amounts A $0 entry can have several different explanations. Confirm it before totaling.
Ask about every outside hold Another county, parole authority, federal agency or out-of-state warrant can prevent release.
Confirm the accepted bond type Ask whether the case permits cash, professional surety or recognizance.
Ask where and how to post payment Confirm accepted instruments, identification requirements and exact amount.
Review bondsman fees separately The agreement with a professional bond company is a private civil contract.
Keep the receipt and court information Save the bond conditions and next appearance date.
Cash bonds totaling more than $10,000.01 require photo identification and completion of a reporting form. Domestic-violence arrests may involve a court-ordered cooling-off period before release.
Booking and bond information: 316-660-5245
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every charge, the bond amount and type for each charge, all nonbondable holds, the accepted payment method and whether a later court order changed the online information.
Video visitation

Schedule a Sedgwick County inmate visit

All public visits are video visits. Each inmate currently receives one hour of free onsite video visitation per week. Additional onsite and remote visits use the published paid rate.
Confirm that the person remains in custody Recheck the inmate search before creating an account.
Create a JailATM account Sedgwick County uses JailATM for video visits and inmate-account services. Open JailATM
Select Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility Match the inmate’s legal name and number.
Complete first-time visitor approval Detention staff approve first-time remote users Monday through Friday.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Same-day public video visits are not available under the published rules.
Choose free onsite or paid remote visitation Onsite visits take place at 141 W. Elm in Wichita.
Review the current price The published remote-video rate is $0.11 per minute.
Log in before the appointment Test the camera, microphone and internet connection.
Published Sedgwick County communication rates
Service Published rate Important detail
Keep Families Connected Two free calls and two free messages weekly Allowance is per inmate each week.
Domestic U.S. inmate call $0.015 per minute Account setup through ICSolutions is required.
Remote video visit $0.11 per minute Schedule through JailATM.
Email or photo sharing $0.05 per message or photo Content is subject to facility review.
Voice message $0.05 per message Availability depends on the inmate account.
Visits and ordinary communications may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss confidential legal strategy through a standard family account.
Scanned personal mail

Send Sedgwick County inmate mail correctly

Personal-mail address
JailATM
Sedgwick County Adult Detention KS
Inmate Full Name and Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Confirm the inmate’s full name and number Insufficient identifying information can cause mail to be returned.
Include a complete return address The sender’s identity must appear on the outside of the envelope.
Address one inmate per envelope Mentioning mail for more than one inmate can result in return.
Send standard letters and photographs only Personal mail is scanned and delivered digitally.
Keep irreplaceable originals Scanned mail is destroyed after 60 days.
Do not send money through personal mail Cash, cashier’s checks and money orders are returned.
Send legal mail directly to the jail Properly marked privileged mail uses the inmate’s name and 141 W. Elm, Wichita, KS 67203.
Send approved paperback books directly from the seller Publisher or merchant shipments go to 141 W. Elm and are limited to two books per week.

Common rejected mail items

Cash, checks or money orders
Parcels or personal packages
Hardback books or spiral notebooks
Greeting cards or glued items
Sexually explicit or contraband content
Mail intended for more than one inmate
Items impossible to inspect safely
Mail for a person no longer in custody
Telephone and messages

Set up Sedgwick County inmate communication

ICSolutions telephone account

Create an ICSolutions account to receive telephone calls from an inmate.

JailATM messages and photos

Use JailATM for approved video visits, messaging, photographs and account services.

Confirm the inmate identity Use the inmate number rather than relying on a name alone.
Create the ICSolutions account Register the telephone number that will receive calls. Open ICSolutions
Review the current call rate The published domestic rate is 1.5 cents per minute.
Create JailATM for other communication Confirm every fee before purchasing messages, photographs or video time.
Save receipts and account details Keep the payment date, amount and confirmation.
Use privileged attorney channels for case strategy Standard family calls and messages are not confidential.
Trust account and commissary

Add inmate funds or order commissary

Jail lobby kiosk

  • Available 24 hours a day.
  • Accepts cash, credit or debit card.
  • Funds post immediately.
  • Provider fees apply.

JailATM online

  • Use a credit or debit card.
  • Deposit into the inmate account.
  • Purchase approved commissary products.
  • Confirm the inmate before checkout.
Verify the name and inmate number Search immediately before making the payment.
Choose kiosk or online deposit The lobby kiosk is located at 141 W. Elm.
Review the kiosk fee Cash deposits currently carry a minimum $3.25 fee.
Review the card fee Credit and debit transactions currently cost $3.25 or 10% of the deposit, whichever is greater.
Use JailATM for remote deposits Review the displayed provider fee before payment. Open JailATM deposits and commissary
Keep the transaction confirmation Save the amount, inmate number and receipt.
Clothing such as socks and underwear cannot be dropped off. An inmate must purchase approved items through commissary.
Property and money release

Pick up property authorized by an inmate

Ask the inmate to authorize the release Property and money are released only at the inmate’s direction.
Bring an unexpired physical ID Accepted examples include a driver’s license, state ID, passport or military ID.
Go to the detention-facility front lobby Property and money releases are available seven days a week, generally 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Avoid shift-change windows The Sheriff recommends avoiding approximately 6:30–7:15 a.m. and 2:30–3:15 p.m.
Expect a possible wait The authorized recipient must be physically present.
Collect all authorized items at once The Sheriff states that personal property and money are released only one time.
Court-appointed counsel

Get a Wichita or Sedgwick County public defender

State criminal case

Ask the District Court for appointed counsel. Financial eligibility is determined under Kansas indigent-defense rules.

Wichita Municipal case

Ask the Municipal Court judge for a City Public Defender when the charge and financial circumstances qualify.

Ask for counsel before discussing the facts A person may request a lawyer and remain silent.
Request appointed counsel at the court appearance Complete the required financial information honestly.
Check the case docket for the attorney The Kansas court portal may display appointed counsel after assignment.
Contact the Sedgwick County Public Defender Office Provide the defendant’s full name, date of birth and case number.
Use the conflicts office when separately assigned A different appointed office may handle the case when representation conflicts exist.
Do not discuss case facts through an ordinary jail call Use the lawyer’s approved confidential communication process.
Sedgwick County Public Defender Office
604 N. Main Street, Suite D
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: 316-264-8700
Federal criminal charges use the Federal Public Defender rather than the Sedgwick County office. The Wichita Federal Public Defender can be reached at 316-269-6445.
Victim and witness support

Contact the correct Wichita victim advocate

WPD Victims Assistance

Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, compensation information, advocacy and community referrals.

District Attorney Victim/Witness

Helps victims understand District Court proceedings, hearing notices, restitution and participation.

Municipal Court Victim Services

Supports victims in Wichita City Court cases and related District Court appeals.

Save the police and court identifiers Have the WPD incident number, booking number and court case number.
Contact WPD during the investigation Ask for crisis support, safety planning and victim-compensation guidance.
Contact the District Attorney after state charges are filed Ask for the Victim/Witness Division handling the case.
Contact Municipal Victim Services for city cases Use the advocate listed through the Wichita Prosecutor’s Office.
Register for jail notifications Use Kansas VINE for participating county-jail custody changes.
WPD Victims Assistance Unit

316-268-4274

Bilingual advocate: 316-268-4376

Sedgwick County District Attorney

316-660-3600

Toll-free: 800-432-6878

Wichita Municipal Victim Services

Domestic-violence advocate: 316-268-4568

Victim advocate assistant: 316-268-4564

Call 911 for immediate danger. An inmate-search or warrant result is not a substitute for a safety plan.
Custody-change notifications

Register for Kansas VINE alerts

Kansas VINE allows users to search participating county-jail custody and register for telephone, email, text-message or app notifications when custody status changes.
Open Kansas VINE Use the official Kansas Attorney General information or VINELink service. Open Kansas VINE guidance
Search the full legal name Compare the age, county and booking information.
Select the preferred notification method Available choices can include telephone, text, email and app notification.
Create a secure PIN when required Keep the PIN private so notification calls can be confirmed.
Keep contact information current Update the registration after changing a phone number or email.
Continue using a personal safety plan VINE notifications can be delayed and do not replace emergency services.
VINE is a custody-notification service. It is not a criminal-history report and does not show the final court disposition.
Kansas statewide criminal history

Run a Kansas Bureau of Investigation record check

The public KBI report is different from the Sedgwick County jail search and Kansas court portal. It searches information maintained in the Kansas Central Repository.

Public name-based check

  • Current fee: $30 per person.
  • Requires first name, last name and date of birth.
  • Searches Kansas records only.
  • May be available immediately online.
  • Name similarity can cause identity questions.

Fingerprint-based check

  • Current KBI processing fee: $45.
  • Fingerprint comparison improves identity accuracy.
  • The public receives the information legally available for the search purpose.
  • A local fingerprinting fee may be added.
  • Mail submission is required for some services.
Create a KanAccess account The public criminal-history portal now uses KanAccess authentication.
Open the official KBI search The system is generally available daily from 4:00 a.m. until midnight Central Time. Open the Kansas criminal-history search
Enter the complete identity Include the legal name, birth date, middle name and aliases when known.
Pay the $30 name-search charge Review all entered information before submission.
Save or print the result promptly Online dashboard results remain available for a limited period.
Use fingerprints when identity accuracy is critical Fingerprint-supported identification is more reliable than a name-only match.
Request your complete personal record by mail A personal review includes more information than the public conviction-oriented response and requires fingerprints and the current $45 fee.
Current Kansas KBI criminal-history charges
Service Current charge Important detail
Public name-based check $30 Kansas records and public-release limits apply.
Fingerprint-based public check $45 Local fingerprinting fees may be additional.
Complete personal record review $45 Requires a fingerprint card and mailed request.
Certified name-based check $40 Must be requested by mail.
Certified fingerprint check $55 Used for qualifying formal purposes.
KBI Criminal-History Questions

785-296-2454

Record_Check@kbi.state.ks.us

Kansas.gov Technical Help

785-296-5059

Toll-free: 800-452-6727

KBI result limits

Understand what the public Kansas history includes

Public-release information versus a complete personal review
Record type Public name search Complete personal review
Kansas felony and misdemeanor convictions Generally included Included
Equivalent municipal convictions Generally included Included
Recent unresolved arrest under 12 months May be included when disposition has not arrived Included when maintained
Active diversion May be included Included
Dismissed or non-conviction arrest Generally excluded after disposition Included when maintained
Successfully completed diversion Excluded Included
Expunged information Excluded May appear in the complete personal record
Juvenile information Excluded Included in the complete fingerprint-based personal review
A public KBI “no record” result does not prove that the person has never been arrested. It means no information was released under the public search rules and submitted identity.
Record correction

Correct a wrong Wichita arrest or disposition

Identify the database containing the error Compare the WPD report, Sheriff booking, District Court docket, Municipal Court record and KBI report.
Save the incorrect result Record the report number, booking number, court case and KBI search date.
Obtain the controlling document Use a corrected police report, certified dismissal, diversion-completion journal entry or judgment.
Send WPD errors to the Police Records Bureau WPD controls its incident and arrest reports.
Send jail-data errors to the Sheriff A written complaint may be submitted to the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility at 141 W. Elm.
Send District Court errors to the clerk Provide the case number and official document supporting the requested correction.
Challenge the KBI record Write to the KBI explaining the error and include documentation showing the correct result.
Use fingerprints for mistaken identity Fingerprint comparison can establish that another person’s record does not belong to you.
Recheck every connected system One correction may not automatically update another agency or private background company.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Criminal History Records Section
1620 SW Tyler Street
Topeka, KS 66612-1837
Copy-ready correction request
I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete criminal-record information concerning [full legal name and date of birth]. The disputed record is WPD incident [number], Sedgwick County booking [number] and court case [number]. It currently displays [incorrect information]. The attached certified [dismissal, journal entry, judgment or corrected report] shows [correct information]. Please confirm receipt, the correction process and any additional documentation or fingerprints required.
Kansas record relief

Expunge an eligible Wichita arrest, diversion or conviction

Expungement eligibility depends on the type of record, offense, waiting period, later criminal history, pending cases and the court that handled the matter. A dismissal does not automatically erase every record.
Arrest-only expungement

May apply after mistaken identity, no probable cause, acquittal, dismissal or no likely filing when the statutory findings are met.

Conviction or diversion

Many eligible records use a three-year waiting period after sentence satisfaction, discharge or diversion completion.

More serious eligible offenses

Some qualifying felonies, DUI matters and listed offenses use five-year, ten-year or other statutory periods.

Arrest-record grounds under Kansas law

Arrest resulted from mistaken identity
Court found no probable cause
Person was found not guilty
Charges were dismissed and expungement serves justice
No charges were filed and are not likely to be filed
Another statutory arrest-expungement ground applies

Conviction and diversion waiting periods

General Kansas statutory timing—verify the exact offense before filing
Record category General waiting period Important limitation
Many misdemeanors and lower-level eligible felonies Three years Measured after sentence satisfaction or discharge.
Eligible diversion agreement Three years Measured after successful fulfillment of the agreement.
Certain higher-level eligible felonies and listed offenses Five years Eligibility depends on offense classification and exclusions.
First qualifying DUI Five years Special DUI provisions apply.
Second or later qualifying DUI Ten years in applicable cases The offense date and statutory version matter.
Statutorily excluded offense Not eligible Kansas lists serious offenses that cannot be expunged.
Obtain every related record Collect the WPD or Sheriff report, booking information, complaint, disposition and KBI history.
Identify the correct court File a state case in Sedgwick County District Court and a Wichita ordinance case through Municipal Court.
Calculate the waiting period from the correct date Use sentence satisfaction, discharge or diversion-completion dates—not merely the arrest date.
Check excluded offenses and registration status Certain serious crimes cannot be expunged, and offender-registration requirements can block relief.
Complete the correct petition Include the legal name, former name, sex, race, birth date, offense, arrest or conviction date and agencies.
File in the original criminal action when required Kansas conviction and diversion petitions are docketed in the original case.
Pay the filing charge or request permitted relief The Kansas conviction-expungement statute lists a $176 docket fee, subject to current law and court instructions.
Attend the hearing when scheduled The prosecutor, arresting agency and other interested parties may receive notice.
Keep certified copies of the order Save the final signed order before public access changes.
Verify agency updates Recheck the court portal, KBI report, police record and private background reports.
When a Kansas arrest expungement is granted, the clerk sends the certified order to the KBI, which notifies identified criminal-justice agencies. The scope and permitted future disclosures remain controlled by statute and the order.
Read conviction and diversion statute Read arrest-expungement statute Open Wichita Municipal forms
After county custody

Search Kansas prison and supervision records

The Kansas Department of Corrections repository is not a substitute for the Sedgwick County jail roster. Use it after a state sentence, prison transfer, parole placement or community-supervision assignment.
Open the Kansas offender repository Search the Kansas Adult Supervised Population Electronic Repository, commonly called KASPER. Open KASPER
Search by name or KDOC number Use the registration number for the most precise result.
Confirm the current status and facility Housing and supervision can change after classification or transfer.
Use the KDOC number for mail and facility contact Kansas prison mail must include the resident’s full name and KDOC registration number.
Wichita Work Release Facility is a Kansas Department of Corrections facility at 401 S. Emporia in Wichita. It is separate from the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility.
Contacts and maps

Wichita jail, police and court contacts

Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility
141 W. Elm Street
Wichita, KS 67203

316-660-5245

Sheriff Administration

316-660-3900

Sheriff Records

316-660-3888

WPD Records Bureau
455 N. Main Street, 5th Floor
Wichita, KS 67202

316-268-4186

District Court Records
525 N. Main Street, 6th Floor
Wichita, KS 67203

316-660-5900

Wichita Municipal Court
455 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Wichita, KS 67202

316-268-4611

District Attorney
525 N. Main Street, Suite 235
Wichita, KS 67203

316-660-3600

Sedgwick County Public Defender
604 N. Main Street, Suite D
Wichita, KS 67203

316-264-8700

Map to Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility

Map to Sedgwick County District Court

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What this Wichita guide brings into the page

Arrest and custody search

Current inmate lookup, booking-field interpretation, identity verification, missing-result troubleshooting, warrants and bond.

Police and court records

WPD report requests, District Court searches, Municipal Court routing, official document requests and final dispositions.

Services and record relief

Visitation, mail, calls, commissary, public defense, victim help, VINE, KBI checks, corrections and expungement.

Title-focused questions

Wichita arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Wichita arrest records?

Search the Sedgwick County inmate database, request the WPD report and verify the case through the Kansas District Court or Wichita Municipal Court system.

Where are Wichita arrestees booked?

People arrested in Sedgwick County are commonly processed at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility at 141 W. Elm Street.

Does the inmate search show criminal history?

No. The Sheriff states that its current-custody database is not criminal history.

How do I obtain a WPD arrest report?

Contact WPD Central Records for the incident number, then submit a written City of Wichita Kansas Open Records Act request.

How do I search Sedgwick County criminal cases?

Use the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal or the public-access computers at the District Court Records Department.

How do I check a Wichita Municipal Court case?

Use the Municipal Court online case, docket and warrant tools or call the clerk at 316-268-4611.

How do I confirm a warrant?

Search both the Sedgwick County Sheriff and Wichita Municipal Court systems, then call the responsible warrant office to verify current status.

How do I post bond?

Call the booking desk at 316-660-5245 to confirm every charge, bond type, amount, payment method and outside hold.

How much is a Kansas criminal-history search?

The current public name-based KBI check costs $30. Fingerprint-based and complete personal checks currently cost $45.

How do I expunge a Wichita arrest record?

Determine whether the case meets Kansas arrest, diversion or conviction requirements, then file the correct petition in Sedgwick County District Court or Wichita Municipal Court.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Wichita Police Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff, District Court, Municipal Court, District Attorney, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Department of Corrections or a law firm.

Arrest, booking, bond, warrant, custody and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This article provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 31, 2026.

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