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What equipment does the House Arrest program have to offer?

GPS: Monitors client's movements in real time. The LOC8 provides program participants with an extra battery pack allowing more flexibility when recharging the GPS unit. ExacuTrack1 is a unit… Go to the web page

Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County is hosting a Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, May 17, 2017 - 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 4:00 p.m. -Consider approval of the minutes for February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, April 12, April 26 and May 3, 2017 CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider… 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

I am required by the Court to serve jail time. I have been approved for house arrest, but do not have the money to pay a private company. Is there anything pretrial services can do for me?

Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, July 14, 2010 - 6:35 PM

6:35 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA(1)(a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; (b) Consider authorization for County Commission Chair to sign a letter addressed to Dave White, Chief of the NRCS… Go to the web page

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge provides hands-on experience, chance to win cash prize

Douglas County is seeking applications for the 2023-2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge! The event will be 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 16, at The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center, 2920… Go to the web page

Webinar about Extreme Weather Emergency Shelter Plan set for August 26

Douglas County Emergency Management has incorporated a new Extreme Weather Emergency Shelter Plan into its Emergency Operations Plan in collaboration with community partners. The purpose of the new… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, March 30, 2011 - 4:00 PM

4:00 p.m. -Convene-Proclamation to honor retiring Francisca Sierra for 34 years of devotion to Douglas County-Minutes of January 5, January 10, January 19, January 26, February 16, February 23, March… Go to the web page

Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability teams up with After the Harvest and Community Organized Gleaners to expand food recovery on farms

The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office is teaming up with After the Harvest, a Kansas City, Mo.-based produce rescue nonprofit, and Community Organized Gleaners (COGs), a grassroots… Go to the web page

Why does the Register of Deeds exist?

This office is responsible for keeping a record of who owns what property. When you sell your property, someone checks our records to make sure that you have clear title to the property. If you are… Go to the web page

What kind of watercraft is exempt from taxes?

Any watercraft is exempt if one or more of the following apply:• If the watercraft was exempt or could be exempt as commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (subclass 5) because… Go to the web page

What is a "minimum maintenance" road?

A "minimum maintenance" road is a road that receives little or no routine maintenance and has been officially designated as such by the Board of County Commissioners. Kansas law (K.S.A. 68-5,102)… Go to the web page

Housing Stabilization Collaborative approves changes to distribution of funding for its rent, utility assistance program

UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 1The Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) website is having server troubles today (Feb. 1) due to the large amount of people applying for rent and utility assistance. Douglas… Go to the web page

Appraiser's Office mails change of value notices for properties

The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office mailed change of value notices for about 41,290 properties on Feb. 28. The information includes last year’s value and the new 2023 value.Property owners who want… Go to the web page

Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee Mtg.

The Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee is having their monthly meeting at the Lawrence Parks & Recreation Conference Room, which is located at 1141 Massachusetts Street in… Go to the web page

Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Mtg.

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization is having their monthly meeting at the Lawrence City Hall City Commission Room, which is located at 6 East 6th Street in Lawrence,… Go to the web page

I want to apply for a township position, such as trustee, treasurer, or clerk. What do I have to do?

You still need to submit a Declaration of Intention to run for office, and you have a $1 filing fee to pay to the Election Office. You will also need to complete a Statement of Substantial Interest… Go to the web page

Where do I go for a Conditional Use Permit?

Conditional Use Permits allow certain uses in a permitted Zoning District without changing the Zoning. To begin the procedure, a site plan and application must be submitted to the Planning &… Go to the web page

How are recreational vehicles (RVs ) taxed?

To fall under the tax definition of an RV the vehicle must be:• On a chassis and designed as living quarters for recreational, camping, vacation or travel use• Not more than… Go to the web page