They are located in the lobby of the Court Clerk's office, which is in the basement of the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center (JLE).

You may park in the parking lot on the south side of the Judicial Center or at any metered parking stall. If you receive a ticket for time expired, the Court will pay the ticket if you give it to the bailiff or bring it into the District Court Clerk's office. If there is no parking available in the lot, Trinity Lutheran Church has offered the use of their parking lot, unless otherwise posted.

When the Clerk's office is closed (that is, weekdays before 8:00 a.m., after 4:00 p.m. and between noon and 1 p.m., in addition to weekends and holidays), you can mail payments to Clerk of the District Court, 111 E. 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Checks or money orders only. Online payments are not available at this time.

You can obtain birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate information at:Kansas State Vital Records Office - Office of Vital StatisticsAddress: 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka, Kansas 66612Phone: 785-296-1400Email: info@kdhe.state.ks.usWebsite: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1165/Office-of-Vital-Statistics

For tickets issued by the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's department, and Fish & Game officers, you must pay the ticket in the District Court Clerk's office. For tickets issued by Lawrence Police and Kansas University Police, you must contact the Municipal Court at 785-832-6190 or visit the Lawrence Municipal Court website.

The Jury Information Line 785-832-5108 will let you know when and where to arrive.  Please follow the instructions on your Juror Summons paperwork on when to call.  If you lose your Juror Summons paperwork or have any questions, please contact the Jury Coordinator at Jury@dgcoks.gov or 785-832-5213.

For traffic cases, you will appear first in the Pro Tem Hearing Room. It is the first courtroom on the right side of the hall on the 1st floor. The Judicial and Law Enforcement Center is located at 111 E. 11th St. in Lawrence. Your name may or may not be on the list posted on the courtroom door, but you may appear in court in either case.

The number of jurors is determined by the level of the incident or crime.

Yes. Jurors are entitled to $10 for the first day of service and $20 per day for subsequent days of service on the same trial. Jurors called in for a second trial during the same session will receive $10 for the first day of service and $20 per day for subsequent days of service on the same trial. Jury payroll is completed after each reporting session, so you may expect your check within two to four weeks after the end of your service period.

Most trials in Douglas County are not sequestered jury trials. In fact, we have not had a sequestered jury trial in the last twenty years.

Some employers in Douglas County do pay their employees, but it is not required by law. It is up to the discretion of each employer. Your employer is required to give you time off during your service period. 

If there is a possibility that you will be sentenced to serve time in jail if convicted, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you if you meet certain guidelines. Applications for appointment of an attorney are available in the court clerk's office, or you can request an attorney at your first appearance.

No.  While every trial is different, the court strives to make Jury Selection as quick and efficient as possible.  There will be a brief period of waiting between checking in when you arrive and when the juror orientation begins, as well as intermittent breaks throughout the trial.

The regulations do not apply to agriculturally exempt purposes. (Per K.S.A. 12- 758 and Douglas County Zoning Regulation Section 12-304-6.01, is land and buildings used exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempt from County Zoning Regulations.)

Where does your use fit? Determine if you a Tier 1 or a Tier 2. Tier 1 (low intensity) - Can be registered administratively. If your use meets the criteria below:

For more information on the registration process and requirements, please contact: Zoning and Codes Department 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence KS 66046 Phone: 785-331-1343 Fax: 785-842-1201 Other helpful links provided by the Travel Kansas website.

No, the employees of the District Attorney's Office cannot offer legal advice or act on behalf of individuals. Our office can provide general information and direct you to the appropriate agencies. You may wish to contact a private attorney for additional information. Or, for general information and lawyer referral services, contact the Kansas Bar Association by calling 785-234-5696, or by calling toll-free 1-800-928-3111.

You can visit http://www.donotcall.gov or call toll free 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone you would like to register. You are able to register both cell phones and landlines. Once you register your telephone number, telemarketers covered by the Do Not Call Registry have up to 31 days to stop calling you.

If you are buying a new or used car consumers should know the following tips:

Many charities provide valuable services for people. Unfortunately, there are some solicitors that take advantage of individuals who really want to donate money for a good cause. The following are suggestions by our office that may help you in determining which charity to give to:

If your ticket requires a court appearance, you must appear in court at the time and date shown at the bottom of your ticket. Failing to appear may result in the suspension of your driving privileges or the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. If your ticket does not require a court appearance, you may avoid coming to court by paying the ticket in full before your court date. Please contact the Clerk of the District Court at 785-832-5256 to confirm whether you must appear. You may mail your payment to the Clerk of the District Court at the address shown on the back of your ticket.

Our standard Instructions for Worthless Checks can be obtained online, or at our office's front desk. If you have questions or problems, please feel free to call the Check Division at 785-841-0211.  Dorothy will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office offers a Traffic Diversion. If you wish to apply for the Traffic Diversion please visit our office and pick up the application. There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee due upon filing the Traffic Diversion Application. If you received a speeding ticket within the city limits of Lawrence, please contact:

First, try and resolve the matter on your own with the business to whom your complaint is against. If you do not receive any results, please contact our office at 785-330-2849 and request a consumer complaint form, or you can also print our form from our website.

Our office, through enforcement of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, identifies and investigates deceptive and unconscionable acts committed by area merchants against consumers within Douglas County. Some areas of fraud that our office will investigate are: