Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  Your address and phone number are only viewed by the jury coordinator and judge.  Other information on your Juror Questionnaire may be shared with the attorneys if you are chosen as a potential juror for a trial. Read Full Answer

Smoking is not permitted inside the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center. There are designated smoking areas outside. Read Full Answer

The Court Clerk's office is open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The office is closed for most major holidays. We do not have a drop box for payments, so if you wish to pay after hours, you may either mail your payment or pay online at https://www.citepayusa.com/payments/welcome.do?state=KS. Read Full Answer

Jurors must: Be a citizen of the United States Be at least 18 years of age Reside in the county of jury service Be of sound mind Understand English You cannot serve on a jury if: You have been convicted of a felony in the last ten years. Read Full Answer

We accept payments by mail in the form of cashier's check, money order or personal check. However, we do not accept personal checks for license reinstatements. You may also pay with a credit card either online at https://www.citepayusa.com/payments/welcome.do?state=KS, or by phone at 832-5231. In addition to checks and money orders, we also accept credit cards or cash if you come to the office. Please be aware that there is a 4% convenience fee added to all credit card payments. Read Full Answer

Public Access Computers are available in the District Court Clerk's Office, located in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.Its hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may also reach out to the District Court Self Help Office. Read Full Answer

It is essential to the legal system that all jurors report each day they are told to report and that they be on time. Your absence may delay a trial and could potentially result in your being held in contempt of court. If you have an emergency that prevents you from reporting as scheduled, call the court immediately at 785-832-5232. Read Full Answer

Yes. To be eligible for jury duty in Douglas County you only need to have residency in Douglas County for twenty days. If you register to vote in this county or have gotten a Douglas County driver's license you are entered into our system of potential jurors. Read Full Answer

Contact the Jury Coordinator, at 785-832-5213 or by email at jury@dgcoks.gov. Read Full Answer

The court can provide you with proof of your Jury Service the day you arrive at court if you are summoned to appear.  For more information, please contact the Jury Coordinator at Jury@dgcoks.gov or 785-832-5232. Read Full Answer

If you receive a Juror Summons for yourself and it has the wrong address, please follow the instructions on the summons on how to fill out a Juror Questionnaire.  On the questionnaire, please be sure to update your listed address to your current residency.  If you are no longer a resident of Douglas County, as long as you provide your current address on the questionnaire, you will be excused from your Douglas County Jury Duty once it’s submitted and reviewed.  If you have any questions, please contact the Jury Coordinator at Jury@dgcoks.gov Read Full Answer

We apologize if you have received a summons addressed to a family member who has passed away. Jury lists are compiled every year from Department of Motor Vehicle records, so the court's information is not always up to date. If you receive a Juror Summons for a deceased relative from the Douglas County District Court, please contact our Jury Coordinator at Jury@dgcoks.gov or 785-832-5232 and we will remove their name from our list of eligible jurors. Read Full Answer

For civil and criminal cases, the following information is available on the public access computers: party names, case filings, document filings, court payments, criminal charges, and court dates. Read Full Answer

An expungement is the legal process of asking a judge to seal the court record of a previous criminal (or juvenile) offense. It is important to remember that, in Kansas, an expunged record is NOT destroyed. The police, FBI, immigration officers, and other public officials may still see sealed court files for certain purposes.    Read Full Answer

The information is used by the court and trial attorneys for basic information to shorten the jury selection process. Read Full Answer