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 is submitted and reviewed, your address will be…
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
I've moved from Douglas County, do I still qualify for jury service?
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. If you went through Jury Selection and you were NOT selected as a sworn juror, you may still be…
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 will not be reported to Driver Control. (See KSA 8-…
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 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. We do not have a drop box for payments, so if you wish to pay after hours, you may either mail your payment or pay online at…
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:
- You have been…
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. You may also pay with a credit card either online at https://www.…
What hours are the Public Access Computers available for the District Court?
Public Access Computers are available in the District Court Clerk's Office, located in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
Its hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. You may…
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 prevents you from reporting as scheduled, call…
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 potential jurors.…
What if I lost my questionnaire?
Contact the Jury Coordinator, at 785-832-5213 or by email at jury@dgcoks.gov.
What if 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 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 current residency. If you are no longer a…
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. If you receive a Juror Summons for a deceased relative from the Douglas…
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 other public officials may still see sealed…
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, the jury is selected from the panel.
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.
When do I get my bond back?
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.
When is my court date?
Search for court hearings occurring within the next six months.
Contact the Court Clerk's Office if you have additional questions about your court date.
When will I get my restitution check?
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,…