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Commission Board Meeting on Wed, July 2, 2008 - 6:35 PM

2nd Amended Agenda 6:35 P.M. (Meet in the Commission Chamber)-Convene-Consider the approval of minutes for May 12, 2008. CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission… Go to the web page

Temporary Closure: District Attorney's Office restricts public access

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office will close its physical office to the public at least through Friday, January 26, 2024. District Attorney staff will continue to be present for court… Go to the web page

First graduate of Douglas County Women's Diversion program says it saved her life

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

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, May 14, 2008 - 6:35 PM

-Convene CONSENT AGENDA(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and REGULAR AGENDA(2) Consider approval of Mountain Bike Trails at Wells Overlook Park (Andrew McKee) (3) Public Hearing for… Go to the web page

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What is a Diversion Agreement and how do I apply for one? What factors are involved in the District Attorney's decision whether or not to grant diversion?

Information can be found on the Douglas County District Attorney's Office Pre-Trial Diversion Services page.

When did the Court Trustee's Office open?

The office opened on May 1, 1995. All orders for support entered effective January 1, 1995, require the District Court Trustee to provide enforcement services for the case. Payments are to be made… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, September 5, 2012 - 6:35 PM

The County Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. for administrative items and at 6:35 p.m. for public items. Please see backup material attached to the 4:00 p.m. meetings agenda. Gaughan… Go to the web page

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council receives presentation about racial disparities in local system

Douglas County Data Analyst Matt Cravens provided a presentation about racial disparities in the local criminal justice system during the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s June 9 meeting, which… Go to the web page

Can I defer my jury duty?

Deferment is not always a possibility, but we try to accommodate your busy schedules as much as we can. To request a deferment, you should complete the appropriate section of the juror questionnaire… Go to the web page

KU Legal Aid Clinic, Douglas County DA's Office and Lawrence Public Library to host criminal record expungement clinic

The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a Clean Slate Criminal Record Expungement Clinic in partnership with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and Lawrence… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, October 10, 2018 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 4:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; REGULAR AGENDA (2) Presentation on Space Needs Study (Gould Evans) (3… 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

When I call 911, why do I get asked to hold on?

The same dispatchers who answer the 911 calls also answer the non-emergency calls for service for all law enforcement agencies in Douglas County. When the dispatch center is busy, the dispatchers… Go to the web page

Douglas County receives top bond rating from Moody's Investors

Moody’s Investors Service assigned a bond rating of AAA, the highest possible rating an entity can receive, to Douglas County with a stable outlook. The county first received this rating in November… Go to the web page