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Douglas County is host to a wide array of individuals who make their living doing what they love. In the spirit of entrepreneurship, many residents have started a business in their very own home.
A victim of a crime should never be afraid to come forward. Reporting a crime is the most effective way to make our community safer by holding offenders accountable. Yet far too often, many default… Go to the web page
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office became aware of an issue that arose with the digital ticket system used by the Kansas Highway Patrol and overseen by the Office of Judicial… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) met virtually on May 12 using Zoom. Chair Pam Weigand, Director of Douglas County Criminal Justice Services, facilitated the… Go to the web page
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, to coincide with the Douglas County District Court’s closure that includes not holding… Go to the web page
Since taking office, I have sought to publicly announce policy decisions and the reasoning behind these decisions. My hope is to help the community better understand how our criminal justice system… Go to the web page
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office became aware of an issue that arose with the digital ticket system used by the Kansas Highway Patrol and overseen by the Office of Judicial… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces today, in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Law Day 2019, that he filed a motion for a court order to recall 2,433 arrest… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Commission unanimously approved a resolution that authorized the funding and construction of an expansion of the Douglas County Correctional Facility during its meeting Jan. 29.… Go to the web page
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CONSENT AGENDA(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and (b) Consent Agenda Approval of Bids for… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez recently announced the hiring of veteran prosecutor Jennifer Tatum as a Chief Assistant District Attorney.“Throughout her career, Jennifer has… Go to the web page
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Administrative items will be heard at 4:00 p.m., Public items at 6:35 p.m. See agenda at 4:00 p.m. meeting.
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday,… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Isaiah J. Duckworth, 36, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to attempting to traffic contraband while incarcerated at the Douglas… Go to the web page
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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Isaiah J. Duckworth, 36, of Lawrence, was sentenced to 19 months for attempting to traffic contraband while incarcerated at the… Go to the web page
For the first time since she can remember, 23-year-old Shyanne Smith is looking forward to the future. “I never thought that I would be able to live clean and be happy, but I am,” she said.… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson today announced the Sexual Assault, Response, Investigation, and Prosecution: Victim Centered, Trauma Informed, and Offender Focused training hosted… Go to the web page
Jim Flory, a former Douglas County District Attorney, recently submitted an open letter to the Lawrence Journal-World in which he was critical of my work in this office. Had Mr. Flory ever taken it… Go to the web page
District Attorney Charles Branson hopes to launch a new pre-trial prosecutor led diversion program in 2018. Branson started work on the project in early 2017 as part of an effort to find… Go to the web page
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