District Court Self-Help

District Court Self-Help

7th Judicial District Court of Kansas

District Court / Self-Help

Contact Us

Location: Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm  & Fri: 8am - 9am (Evictions and Collections only)
Phone: 785-330-2868
Contact: District Court Staff

Self-Help Office

Resources and information to guide you through your court case, including blank legal forms and step-by-step technical support for procedures and form completion.

What would you like to do?

Get help from Douglas County Legal Self Help

Speaking with the Legal Self-Help Office is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.  It is always best to seek the advice of a licensed attorney for legal advice and representation.

Hours of operation: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm

Fri: 8am - 9am (Evictions and collections only.)

Location: JLE Building | 111 E. 11th St. | Lawrence, KS 66044

We help people who are representing themselves in Douglas County District Court. We can give helpful information, but we cannot give legal advice or be your lawyer. Our job is to guide you to the forms, tools, and resources you might need.

Tenant Issues and Rights

Resources

Find your case type to get started at Kansas Judicial Council Legal Forms or Kansas Legal Services.

Kansas Judicial Council: Legal Forms

Kansas Legal Services: Free Legal Forms

Our Mission

Connecting the community and the legal system through the courts. Volunteering fosters a trusting and collaborative environment within the justice system which advances the welfare of our community.

Become A Volunteer

Play a crucial role in serving the patrons of District Court.

Volunteer Interest Form

Filing an eviction case: KS Judicial Council Eviction Forms

Responding to an Eviction Case: Kansas Judicial Council Responding to an Eviction Case

Rent and Utility Assistance Application: Housing Stabilization Collaborative Application

Kansas Residential Landlord & Tenant Act PDF: LLTENAct2005.pdf (hcci-ks.org)

2023 Kansas Landlord & Tenant Statutes: Landlord & Tenant Statutes 

2023 Kansas Civil Statute: Chapter 61 Limited Civil Statute

Douglas County Mediation Information: Building Peace Mediation

Tenants Information: Kansas Legal Services Tenant Information

Find a traffic ticket or court case using the county court’s website.  *If you were issued a ticket by Lawrence Police Department your case may be in City of Lawrence, KS Municipal Court.

District Court: Kansas District Court Public Access Portal

Municipal Court: City of Lawrence - Municipal Court

General information and forms. 

Garnishments:  Chapter 61 Garnishment Form and Attachment

Small Claims: Chapter 61 Small Claims Form

Expungements:  Expungement / Adult Drug Offender Relief Form

Free or Low-Cost Legal Help

Get free or low-cost legal help at Kansas Legal Services

Go to Online Application

Hire a Lawyer

Get help at the Kansas Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service

Get Client Referrals

Judicial and Law Enforcement Building

111 E 11th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States

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