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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The search fields will automatically filter results after you stop typing
I want to contest my ticket. What do I do?
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... Read More
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.
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... Read More
Is my privacy protected?
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.
May I smoke?
Smoking is not permitted inside the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center. There are designated smoking areas outside.
What about childcare?
Children may not come to court with you. The Douglas County Judicial Center does not provide daycare for jurors. You are responsible for arranging care for your children. Parents with children at home are not automatically excused from service.
What are the Court Clerk's office hours?
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.
What are the qualifications for jury service?
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:
What forms of payment does the court accept?
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.
What hours are the Public Access Computers available?
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What if an unexpected emergency keeps me from coming to the courthouse while I am on jury duty?
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... Read More
What if I am a college student, and I am from another state or county, do I still have to serve?
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... Read More
What if I lost my questionnaire?
Contact the Jury Coordinator, at 785-832-5213 or by email at jury@dgcoks.gov.
What if the jury summons has a wrong address?
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... Read More
What if the person named in the jury summons has died?
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.
What if the weather is bad?
The juror information line will tell you if you need to report.
What information is available on the Public Access Computers?
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.
What is an expungement?
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... Read More
What is my employer wants proof of my jury service?
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.
What is the purpose of the juror questionnaire attached to the summons?
The information is used by the court and trial attorneys for basic information to shorten the jury selection process.
What is voir dire and what is its purpose?
Voir dire is the process used by the parties to select a fair and impartial jury. During voir dire, the jury panel is questioned by both parties' lawyers. The questions are intended to help the lawyers in the jury selection process. After voir dire... Read More
What kind of trial will I hear?
Two types of trials have juries: criminal trials and civil trials. You will not know the type of case you will hear until you come to the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center.