Butler County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Butler County, Kansas.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$173.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$195.00

At $173, the civil filing fee in Butler County is about the same as nearby counties (median $173 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Butler County District Court, Office of the Clerk of the District Court (13th Judicial District)

Renea Albert

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E-FilingYes for attorneys

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Civil Complaint
$173.00
$173.00 (civil docket fee, District Court; statewide statutory, K.S.A. 60-2001)
Small Claims
$47.50
$47.50 for claims of $500 or less; $67.50 for claims of $500.01 to $4,000 (Kansas statewide)
Divorce / Family
$195.00
$195.00 statutory docket fee for a divorce/paternity petition (Kansas statewide)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Butler County?

    The civil filing fee in Butler County, Kansas is $173.00 (civil docket fee, District Court; statewide statutory, K.S.A. 60-2001)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Butler County?

    $47.50 for claims of $500 or less; $67.50 for claims of $500.01 to $4,000 (Kansas statewide)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Butler County?

    $195.00 statutory docket fee for a divorce/paternity petition (Kansas statewide)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Butler County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFlex.

  • Is there a free online case search for Butler County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at casesearch.kscourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Butler County?

    Filings go to the Butler County District Court, Office of the Clerk of the District Court (13th Judicial District). You can reach the clerk at (316) 322-4370.

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