Notices of value are sent to the owner, as recorded in the Register of Deeds office, by March 1 for real property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I be notified of the value of my property?
Who must sign the rendition?
Every person, association, company or corporation required to list property must personally sign the rendition. If a rendition is completed by a tax preparer, they must also sign the rendition.
Who needs to list personal property for taxation?
Every person, association, company or corporation must list any personal property that they own or control. If they control any personal property belonging to others, they must list the property in the owner's name with the county appraiser.
Who pays the taxes due on property I sold or purchased?
A buyer of real property is responsible for the property tax if the property is sold on or after January 1 and before November 1. The seller is responsible for the property tax if purchased on or after November 1 and prior to January 1. Private contracts between buyer and seller will often…
Why is property taxed in Kansas?
Your tax dollars are used by local government to provide funding for roads, parks, fire protection, police protection, public health and other services. Property taxes also fund public school districts. The county collects some property taxes on behalf of the state, which is then redistributed…
Will the value of my home change every year?
The value of your home may change each year and is influenced by changes in market conditions, improvements to the property, and home prices in the market area. The county appraiser continually reviews sale prices and property information throughout the year.
What are participants required to do as part of the Behavioral Health Court program?
Participants are required to:
1. Follow a treatment plan.
2. Comply with all court ordered conditions.
3. Obey the terms of supervision.
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What are the eligibility requirements for the Behavioral Health Court program?
- The defendant must be a resident of Douglas County, Kansas.
- The defendant must be 18 years of age or older.
The defendant meets the criteria for several mental illnesses.
What are the goals of the Behavioral Health Court?
The goals of BHC are as follows:
- Connect criminal defendants who suffer from serious mental illness to treatment and support services in the community.
- Help improve coordination between the mental health and justice systems for persons with mental illness.…
What happens if I graduate the Behavioral Health Court program?
Upon successful completion of the Behavioral Health Court program, the court will dismiss the participant's charges, and the participant will be eligible to petition for immediate expungement of the arrest.
What will exclude a client from being able to participate in the Behavioral Health Court program?
While each case is considered individually, people with the following offenses will typically be excluded from BHC:
- Felony sex offenses.
- Unresolved out of county charges.
- Murder and Manslaughter charges.
- …
When will the Behavioral Health Court accept a new referral?
Behavioral Health Court will accept referrals after the filing of criminal charges and the case has been forwarded to the Douglas County District Court for further disposition.
Are there any restrictions on the general public’s access to Law Library resources?
No. During public hours, all patrons of the Library have full access to all the Library’s electronic and print resources.
Are there opportunities to volunteer in the Law Library?
Yes. The Law Library offers a number of opportunities for those interested in volunteering. You can go to the Law Library website page and read the paragraph 'Volunteer Opportunities'
Can attorneys make photocopies in the Law Library?
Yes. Attorneys may make photocopies utilizing our honors system. Photocopies and prints are 10¢ per page.
Can attorneys print from the Law Library's workstations?
Yes. Attorneys may print from the Library's patron workstations. When Library staff members are available, the attorney can pay them for prints. When no staff members are available, prints can be paid for on the honors system utilizing a change box located by the printer/copier. …
Can I check books out from the Law Library?
No. The Michael J. Malone Douglas County Law Library is a non-circulating library. All Law Library materials must remain in the Library.
Can members of the general public make photocopies in the Law Library?
Yes. Photocopies are 10¢ per page.
Can members of the general public print from the Law Library's workstations?
Members of the general public have access to printing/copying at 10 cents/page. Please see staff for assistance.
Do I need to complete a law library registration?
It depends on where you live and where you work.
If you live in Douglas County, but your office is elsewhere in Kansas, then you do not need to complete the registration.
If you live in Douglas County, but your office is in another state, then you do need to complete…
How do I contact the Douglas County Bar Association?
Contact information for the Douglas County Bar Association can be found on their website.
How do I contact the Office of the Public Defender in Douglas County?
Public Defenders are appointed to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney on felony criminal cases. The Kansas Holistic Defenders are appointed to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney on misdemeanor criminal cases. Sometimes other attorneys are…
How do I find the local laws and statutes of Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence, and Lecompton, Kansas?
The codified ordinances of Baldwin City can be found in the Code of the City of Baldwin City, Kansas, available on-line. Information on the ordinances of Eudora can be found…
How do I find the local laws and statutes of Douglas County, Kansas?
The codified resolutions governing Douglas County can be found in the Douglas County Code, available on-line and in hard copy in the Law Library.
How do I get to the library?
The Law Library is on the first floor of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 East 11th Street, in downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
Come in the public entrance on the west side of the building that faces the old Court House. After going through the security…