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Motor Vehicles

The Treasurer's Office provides services related to motor vehicles and property taxes for Douglas County, KS. Get information on plate renewal, titles and 60 day tags, motor vehicle online options, property tax, and more.

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Public Records

A directory of links to obtain District Court, District Attorney, Administrative and Law Enforcement records. Douglas County provides access to inspect and obtain a variety of records which are not exempted by law. 

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Judicial and Law Enforcement Building

Open house about Judicial and Law Enforcement Center renovation and addition project set for July 1

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Douglas County and Treanor will host an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, about the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) renovation and addition project. The community…
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Media Release

Jury convicts man of multiple counts of rape and indecent liberties with a child

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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that a jury convicted George Joseph Burgess Jr., a 45-year-old transient, of two counts of rape and six counts of indecent liberties…
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District Court Legal Self-Help Office

District Court's Legal Self-Help Office to offer assistance at Lawrence Public Library on Tuesdays

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The Douglas County District Court Legal Self-Help Office will offer its services at Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., on Tuesdays, starting June 11, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Legal Self-…
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Judicial and Law Enforcement Building

Open house about Judicial and Law Enforcement Center renovation and addition project

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Fourth of July

Closed for Independence Day

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Wed, Jun 26 2024 12:00 PM

Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
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Commission Board Meeting Wed, Jun 26 2024 5:30 PM

Public Works Training Room
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Wed, Jul 3 2024 8:30 AM

Lecompton Community Empowerment Building
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?

Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.

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