First, call the police or sheriff's office and make a full report. In most cases, a law enforcement officer will meet with you to obtain important details. The relevant law enforcement agencies then refer the results of their investigations to the District Attorney's Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do when a crime happens? How does my case then get to your office for prosecution?
What Victim/Witness Services does the District Attorney's Office provide?
The Douglas County District Attorney's Office's Victim/Witness Coordinators provide assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. These Coordinators act as liaisons between law enforcement, prosecutors, community resources, families, criminal justice system representatives, employers ...
How often do CRB's meet?
Each of the boards meet one time per month. A different Citizen Review Board meets every Wednesday of the month. The review times times are from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Generally three different families meet with the CRB assigned to them in that time frame.
What does a CRB volunteer do?
The duties and responsibilities of a CRB volunteer are set out in K. S. A. 38-1813. A CRB volunteer shall:
- Review cases, receive verbal information from all parties with pertinent information about the cases, and access information in the court's case file.
- Determine the...
What else must a Citizen Review Board (CRB) member do?
Volunteers must complete four hours of ongoing or "in-service" training each calendar year. CRB volunteers may attend workshops as arranged by the CRB or CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) programs or complete applicable readings. Documentation of participation is required. You can...
Who can be a CRB member?
A CRB volunteer must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Douglas County, Kansas, and successfully complete the following screening procedure:
- Complete a CRB Volunteer Application (PDF format) which requests information regarding...
Can I use CSW hours from one case for another case?
No, you cannot use hours that you have performed for one case to satisfy hours for another case.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
Our office accepts walk-in appointments on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. We do not accept walk-in appointments on Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's.
How long does it take to process the hours I submitted to the CSW Office?
It takes anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to verify and process your hours onto the court which referred you
Where is the CSW office located?
We are located on the basement level of the Judicial Law Enforcement building @ 1006 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044
Are there any costs for the pretrial program?
No. All services provided through the Douglas County pretrial release program are at no cost to the defendant, including electronic monitoring.
Can a person work while on Electronic Monitoring or House Arrest?
Yes. As long as it is permitted by the courts, a program participant can maintain full employment.
Do I have to post a cash bond to be released on the pretrial program?
No, however, judges have discretion to order a cash or surety bond be posted as a condition of any pretrial release.
I am required by the Court to serve jail time. I have been approved for house arrest, but do not have the money to pay a private company. Is there anything pretrial services can do for me?
Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more information on the house arrest program or to set up services, contact House Arrest at (785) 838-...
I have a family member who is eligible for the pretrial release program, but still has a monetary bond requirement that we cannot afford. Why is that and how can we get our family member assessed by the program?
Bond and pretrial release are at the discretion of the Court. There are many reasons as to why a judge may choose to require that a cash or surety bond be posted for release. Since each case is unique, it is best to contact the defense counsel handling the case for more information...
If someone has been arrested and placed in jail, what is the process for setting a bond?
Once charges have been filed by the District Attorney, defendants appear in court so a judge can determine whether the person needs to stay in jail, be released on bond or be placed on pretrial release supervision. These court appearances are held at 3 p.m. weekdays with the exception of federal...
What equipment does the House Arrest program have to offer?
GPS: Monitors client's movements in real time. The LOC8 provides program participants with an extra battery pack allowing more flexibility when recharging the GPS unit. ExacuTrack1 is a unit that requires it be plugged into an electrical outlet.
Remote...
What is the pretrial release program?
The program provides an alternative to incarceration for eligible defendants. Defendants are assessed to determine their risk of re-offending and the likelihood of returning to court. Judges decide who gets in the program and what level of supervision is required.
Who can be on Electronic Monitoring or House Arrest?
An adult or juvenile with a Douglas County District Court criminal case who has been court ordered to the house arrest program, or when house arrest is ordered in municipal court in Lawrence, Baldwin or Eudora (in Douglas County) and the municipality has agreed to reimburse the County for...
Who is eligible for the Douglas County pretrial release program?
All defendants in pretrial status are eligible for the pretrial release program, however, a person may not initially qualify if they have one of the following; a probation violation warrant, parole hold, other city/county or state detainer, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Marshal...
Why Electronic Monitoring or House Arrest?
Electronic Monitoring and House Arrest are designed to provide the courts with supervision alternatives in lieu of placement in the detention center.
Are property taxes prorated between buyer and seller?
Property is not prorated on the tax roll when acquired and is not prorated off the tax roll when disposed of (K.S.A. 79-309). However, private contracts between buyers and sellers will often prorate the property tax. The only exceptions to this are for motor vehicles and when taxable property...
Can I send my Exemption Application directly to the Board?
No. You must submit the Exemption Application through the Appraiser’s Office for it to be processed correctly.
Do I need to pay my property taxes while I am awaiting the Board’s decision regarding exemption?
Your property tax obligations are put “on hold” as soon as the Appraiser’s Office receives your Exemption Application. If the Board determines that the property does not qualify as tax exempt, you will immediately be responsible for any unpaid taxes. No interest or penalties will be...
Does the Board send a copy of their exemption decision?
A copy of the Board’s decision will be sent both to you and to the Appraiser’s Office so that we can adjust our records for the property accordingly.