No, however, judges have discretion to order a cash or surety bond be posted as a condition of any pretrial release.

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) 838-2478.

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.

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 holidays. Release options: Own Recognizance Bond – released without posting money and by signing a promise to appear.  Cash Only Bond – released by posting the entire bond amount in cash.

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 Breathalyzer: Monitors the client's usage of alcohol through real time breathalyzer tests. This portable device goes wherever they go. 

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.

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 the cost of electronic monitoring.

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 Detainer or a failure to appear warrant.

Electronic Monitoring and House Arrest are designed to provide the courts with supervision alternatives in lieu of placement in the detention center.

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 becomes exempt or exempt property becomes taxable.

No. You must submit the Exemption Application through the Appraiser’s Office for it to be processed correctly.

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 assessed for the period in which the Board considers your application. 

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.

State law requires the county appraiser to view and inspect all property in the county once every six years. Appraisal staff will also make visits to property when it sells, when a building permit is filed, and when parcel boundaries change. 

Motor vehicles are appraised in the following ways:

To fall under the tax definition of an RV the vehicle must be:•    On a chassis and designed as living quarters for recreational, camping, vacation or travel use•    Not more than 8.5 feet by 45 feet•    An electrical system which operates above 12 volts, as well as plumbing and heating

The Appraiser's Office can provide you with a Property Record Card, which describes the information we have about your property, for instance square footage, room count, outbuildings, etc. Reviewing this information and alerting us to any inaccuracies allows us to ensure your valuation is appropriate. If a neighbor has a similar house which recently sold, the sale price may also indicate how accurate your value is. In addition, real estate professionals can provide information about market conditions in your area. 

The State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) has the authority to abate any penalty and order the refund of the penalty. In order to appeal a penalty. To appeal, obtain the form from the Appraiser’s office and return it to the County, who will then send it to the Board for their review. Either party may request that they rehear or reconsider its decision if requested within 15 days from the date of the Board’s decision.

This is how you can calculate an estimation of the property taxes on your property:Looking at your notice of value, find the "appraised value" of your property. Multiply the appraised value by the "assessment percentage" for your property to get your "assessed value."Then, multiply the "assessed value" by your "mill levy" and divide by 1,000 to estimate the amount of property taxes you may owe. Contact your county clerk to find out what your mill levy is.

You can find a parcel number on the Property Search application.Go to the Property Information pageLearn how to use the app by clicking the "See the Demonstration" button

When valuing your home, the appraiser determines the age, quality, location, condition, style and size of your property. The appraiser then uses one or more of the following three methods for your property valuation:

Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that Personal property shall be classified into six subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages:

Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that real property shall be classified into seven subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages:

The Board’s decision for an exemption application may take several months. We are not informed of the status of your application; you will need to contact the Board directly for this information.

No.  Eligibility for a property tax exemption follows a different set of requirements than sales tax exemptions.