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District Court Clerk’s Office announces changes to public hours in order to catch up on backlog since state cybersecurity incident

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, the Office of the Clerk of the District Court will be closed to the public from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to process all of the work caused by the filing of more than 23,… Go to the web page

District Attorney Suzanne Valdez emphasizes importance of independent elected prosecutors; embraces opportunity to publicly address complaint

March 26, 2021 was my 75th day in office as Douglas County District Attorney. It was also the day the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator, an arm of the Judicial Branch, sent out notice that… Go to the web page

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Public Works announces Route 442 closure for bridge replacement

Douglas County Public Works announces that N 1400 Road, also known as County Route 442, will be closed starting Monday, May 18, between E 2300 Road and E 2400 Road for a bridge replacement project.… Go to the web page

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Do I need a building permit for my accessory building?

All buildings/accessory buildings require a building permit. The only structures exempt from this process are: Any building or structure erected and used strictly for agricultural purposes, would… Go to the web page

Where are the Public Access Computers located?

They are located in the lobby of the Court Clerk's office, which is in the basement of the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center (JLE).

Public Works announces road closures due to bridge repair projects

Douglas County Public Works announces two road closures due to bridge repair projects. Both projects began today, May 4. Access will be maintained for nearby properties. The closures are:N 700 Road,… Go to the web page

Commissioners, staff studying space and security needs in Judicial and Law Enforcement Center

Douglas County staff have been studying space and security needs in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) for about five years. The building was constructed in 1974 and the last addition was… Go to the web page

Heritage Conservation Council hosting free Barn Fest event Nov. 8-9

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council is hosting a Barn Fest event Nov. 8-9 in Lecompton where participants will learn about the preservation of historic barns in Douglas County. The event… Go to the web page

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training on April 24-26, 2020

Douglas County Emergency Management is providing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training April 24-26, 2020. This training course includes information on Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety… Go to the web page

Kansas Prosecutors Convene Statewide Committee on Best Practices

On June 17, 2015, the recently established Kansas County and District Attorneys Association (KCDAA) Best Practices Committee met in Wichita, Kansas to discuss options and efforts to advance positive… Go to the web page

Can members of the general public make photocopies in the Law Library?

Yes. Photocopies are 10¢ per page.

Douglas County Jail & Mental Health Court Study

The Douglas County Jail & Mental Health Court Study was presented at the Town Hall meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015. Below are links to the study document (3 sections) and the summary… Go to the web page

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Clerk's Office recognized for excellence in election administration with national Clearinghouse Award

Today, the Douglas County Clerk’s Office is being recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents… Go to the web page

How far back do the Public Access Computers' computer records go?

Criminal records go back to 1989, and civil records go back to 1992.