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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… Go to the web page

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… Go to the web page

Where do I make payments if the Clerk's office is closed?

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… Go to the web page

How can I get a judge to perform my marriage ceremony?

When getting your license from the Clerk of the District Court's office, state your desire to have a judge perform the ceremony, and you will be referred to the District Court Wedding Ceremony… Go to the web page

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… Go to the web page

Lawrence man sentenced to 54 months in prison for high-speed chase and probation violations

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Brandon Michael Helm, 30, of Lawrence, was sentenced to 54 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) after leading… Go to the web page

How do I get copies of my marriage license?

You must contact the Office of Vital Statistics at 785-296-1400 or visit the 'Office of Vital Statistics' website at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1165/Office-of-Vital-Statistics. For information on… Go to the web page

What are the library’s public hours?

The general schedule for the Law Library’s public hours is below. For a more complete schedule including holidays that the Library will be closed, see the Library Hours page of this web site.… Go to the web page

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New home and fresh start highlight community collaborations

On the day she celebrated her one-year anniversary of being drug-free, Kayla received some unexpected, good news.She found out she could move into her own place. Her support team from the Bert Nash… Go to the web page

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… Go to the web page

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… Go to the web page

Renovation of County Commission meeting room scheduled to be completed by Jan. 13

Renovation of the County Commission meeting room is scheduled to be finished Jan. 13, 2025, just in time for the swearing-in ceremony of elected officials. The renovation project includes fitting the… Go to the web page

I have a family member who is eligible for the pretrial release program, but still has a monetary bond requirement that we cannot afford. Why is that and how can we get our family member assessed by the program?

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… Go to the web page