Please contact the jury coordinator immediately at 785-832-5232 or jury@dgcoks.gov for options to avoid potentially being held in contempt of court.
Frequently Asked Questions
clerk of the district court | Frequently Asked Questions
I forgot to report for jury duty as ordered. What do I do?
I have a disability that makes it hard for me to see (or hear or move about); can I get help when I appear in court?
Yes. The Court is required and committed to provide equal access to justice, including by accommodating disabilities. If you know the division in which you will appear, contact the administrative assistant in the appropriate division. Otherwise, please contact the Court Administrator, Linda Koester…
I have been charged with a misdemeanor traffic offense. Can I reschedule my court date?
Generally, no. If you believe it will cause hardship to appear on the date on your ticket, you may file a written request for continuance with the court at least three days prior to the date you are scheduled to appear.
I have completed jury service within the last 2 years. What do I do if I receive another summons?
Please contact the jury coordinator at 785-832-5232.
I have found out that my license is suspended for not appearing in court or not paying my fines on time. How can I get my license back?
If you have a Kansas driver's license and were charged with, or convicted of infractions, you will have to pay the total amount that you owe, plus a reinstatement fee of $81.00 per charge on the original ticket. Payment must be in cash, money order, cashier's check or credit card for these costs.…
I have received a summons. What should I do?
You should prepare a written response to the summons and file it with the court. A copy should also be sent to the plaintiff's attorney, whose address is listed on the summons. You may want to consult an attorney when you receive a summons from the court.
I haven't heard anything from the court about my requested deferment or excusal. What do I do?
You will be notified if your request has been granted or denied by email, as well as a letter in the mail. You may contact the Jury Coordinator at Jury@dgcoks.gov or 785-832-5213 if you have not heard from the court within four weeks after making the request. You must report if you have…
I meet the eligibility requirements to be a juror, but am I actually qualified to be a juror?
Yes. Everyone is qualified to be a juror. You do not need any special skills, training, or legal knowledge to be a juror. As a juror, you will be responsible for impartially evaluating all the facts that are presented to you during the trial and, as the judge instructs, apply the law as it is…
I missed my court appearance. What will happen next?
If you are charged with a misdemeanor, the judge may issue a bench warrant for your arrest. You would then need to contact the Sheriff's department at 785-832-5368 to find out how to take care of the warrant. If you are charged with an infraction, the court will send a letter to the address listed…
I want to contest my ticket. What do I do?
If you are charged with an infraction, you must appear in court at the time specified on your ticket and request a trial. A trial date will then be set and the officer who issued the ticket will be summoned to testify at the trial. If the officer is unavailable for that date, the State may seek a…
I've moved from Douglas County, do I still qualify for jury service?
Only residents of Douglas County can serve as a Juror in Douglas County. If you received a Juror Summons and you are no longer a resident, please complete your Juror Questionnaire and include your updated address. Once the questionnaire is submitted and reviewed, your address will be…
If I am summoned for jury service, will I automatically sit as a juror on a case?
Not necessarily. More jurors are summoned than are actually needed. Not all jurors will sit on a panel. Through the questioning process called Voir Dire, a certain number of people on the panel will be struck to reach the six or twelve person jury.
If I have a difficulty hearing or seeing, will I be disqualified?
No. Please inform the court of your condition, and they will try to make the proper accommodations.
If I serve on a trial, will I have to report for another trial during that service period?
If you were chosen as a juror and served for the full duration of the trial, you will not be required to appear for another trial during your service period. If you went through Jury Selection and you were NOT selected as a sworn juror, you may still be required to appear for another trial…
Is it true that violations of 10 mph or less over the limit are considered non-moving violations?
If you are convicted of driving no more than 10 mph above the limit on a road where the posted speed limit was at least 55 mph; or no more than 6 mph above the limit on a road where the posted speed limit is between 30 and 54 mph, the conviction will not be reported to Driver Control. (See KSA 8-…