Divisions
Clerk of the District Court
Court Trustee
Court Services
Citizen Review Board
The Self-Help Office and Law Library are now temporarily located in the JLEC Basement.
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Welcome to the 7th Judicial Court of Kansas
The Seventh Judicial District is the state District Court for Douglas County, Kansas. The cities of Baldwin City, Eudora and Lawrence have their own municipal courts which are separate from state District Court.
General Jurisdiction
State District Courts are courts of general jurisdiction. That jurisdiction extends to all civil and criminal matters that are recognized under state law, including lawsuits for damages to personal rights and property, divorce and child custody, probate and administration of estates, guardianships/conservatorships, care of the mentally ill, juvenile matters and small claims.
Appeals
Decisions of the District Court are generally subject to appeal. Appeals can be taken to the Kansas Court of Appeals and, in some instances, directly to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Court Administrator
The Court Administrator supervises and coordinates the administrative functions and operations of the district court, supervises and directs the activities of non-judicial employees of the court and performs other duties that are designated by the chief judge, required by law or by the state Judicial Administrator.
Self Help
The District Court now has a public Self-Help office. You can stop by during court hours or contact us with any questions.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday
9am - 4pm
Friday
- 8am - 9am: Evictions and collections only
- 9am - 4pm: All other cases
Email: selfhelp@dgcoks.gov
Kansas Legal Services also offers Self Help Resources for the 7th Judicial District.
Documents
Local Court Rules and Administrative Orders
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer internship positions?
District Court is willing to provide supervision allowing for field placement credit hours.
Read Full AnswerIf I am involved in a court case, can I still be a volunteer?
It is possible. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis
Read Full AnswerIf I belong to a political organization, can I serve as a volunteer?
As a court volunteer, it’s important to keep your work and politics separate. If you’re involved with any political groups or activities, please notify District Court. This helps ensure fairness.
Read Full AnswerIs training required for me to participate?
Yes. The amount of training will vary depending on the volunteer position.
Read Full AnswerWhat commitment is expected for volunteers?
The time commitment will vary depending on the volunteer position. It can range from three hours per week to three hours per month for 12 months.
Read Full AnswerWhat steps are involved in acquiring an expungement?
There are two types of expungements: Adult and Juvenile. To view a complete list of the steps needed for acquiring an expungement, please visit the Getting an Expungement page.
Read Full AnswerWhat will I gain through my experience volunteering?
Satisfaction in serving your community and learning what it takes to balance the scales of justice.
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Judicial and Law Enforcement Building
111 E 11th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 12pm
& 1pm - 4:30pm
Email: Email Us
Phone: (785) 832-5356
