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 785-832-5213.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The information is used by the court and trial attorneys for basic information to shorten the jury selection process.
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, the jury is selected from the panel.
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.
Your bond will be returned to you within 24-48 hours after the judge releases it. If you wish to pick your check up, you should make arrangements by calling the Accounting Technician at 785-832-5252.
Search for court hearings occurring within the next six months. You can also contact the District Court Clerk’s Office at 785-832-5256; press 1, then listen to the instructions to reach the deputy clerk who handles that case type. Please leave a message if you reach our voice mail; we will…
Checks are drawn by the ninth day of every month. The checks are drawn for the previous month's receipts. If a defendant makes a restitution payment during the month, a check will be drawn and sent by first-class mail by the ninth day of the following month. If you wish to pick your check up, you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
For any questions not answered here, you can call the Clerk's Office at 785-832-5231 or e-mail traffic@dgcoks.gov for a faster response.