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Lawrence massage therapist receives three life sentences for felony aggravated indecent liberties with child, five years in county jail for sexual batteries

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Shawn O’Brien, 50, of Lawrence was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years for each of three felony… Go to the web page

Charges Filed Against Area Woman Believed to have Fled the United States to Europe with Two Children

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced today that a District Court Judge has signed a warrant for the arrest of Samantha C. Elmer, 33, on two counts of aggravated interference… Go to the web page

I am over 70 years-old, do I still have to serve on a jury?

In Douglas County, jurors 70 and over can opt to be permanently excused from Jury Service if they do not wish to serve. If you receive a Juror Summons and will be over the age of 70 by the time… 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

Commission Board Meeting on Mon, December 5, 2005 - 8:30 AM

-Convene -Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission… Go to the web page

Senior GIS Analyst Amy Roust receives first place in international map contest

Amy Roust, Douglas County Senior GIS Analyst, has received first place in the 2019 GIS Certification Institute Map Contest for her entry titled, “Risk Assessment for Alien Abduction.” It’s a… Go to the web page

Commission Board Special Meeting Tue, Jul 7 2026 9:00 AM

A Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners:Join the Zoom meeting for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for a Special Meeting on the 2027 Budget (Day 2)1. Follow this link: … Go to the web page

Agencies to participate in full-scale emergency training exercise Sept. 23

Douglas County Emergency Management will be hosting a full-scale training exercise on Friday, Sept. 23, at Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St., in Lawrence. Approximately 100 representatives of… Go to the web page

Heritage Conservation Council Meeting

HCC October 6, 2016 Meeting Draft Agenda: I. CLG Committee Report – Shelley Hickman Clark CLG Luncheon in Abilene & KPA conference Feedback Douglas County Landmark Designation Program… Go to the web page

I've moved from Douglas County, do I still qualify for jury service?

Only residents of Douglas County can serve as a Juror in Douglas County. If you received a Juror Summons and you are no longer a resident, please complete your Juror Questionnaire and include… Go to the web page

What if the jury summons has a wrong address?

If you receive a Juror Summons for yourself and it has the wrong address, please follow the instructions on the summons on how to fill out a Juror Questionnaire. On the questionnaire, please be… Go to the web page

Lawrence man sentenced to 66 months in prison for aggravated battery

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Romeo Martinez, 23, of Lawrence, was sentenced to 66 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for the sexually motivated… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Mon, July 25, 2011 - 7:30 AM

MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011 -Special Meeting To be held in the Douglas County Commission Chamber, 1100 Massachusetts 7:30 a.m. - Convene (1) Executive Session on two items for the purpose of… Go to the web page

Lawrence Man Convicted of Rape

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that a jury returned a guilty verdict on one count of rape against Ray C. Atkins, 22, of Lawrence.Charges stemmed from an… Go to the web page

Douglas County District Attorney to appeal sentencing in rape conviction

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced that the State will appeal the District Court’s decision Tuesday to grant probation to a Lawrence man convicted of rape. At a sentencing… Go to the web page

Lawrence man receives Hard 25 life sentence for aggravated indecent liberties with a child

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Timothy Glen Martins, 47, of Lawrence, was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility for parole for 25 years for a… Go to the web page

Information session about 2021 Natural & Cultural Grant program on Thu, January 21 — 3 p.m.

The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council is hosting an information session using Zoom about the 2021 Natural & Cultural Grant program. Each year, the HCC encourages applications… Go to the web page

Ottawa man sentenced in rape of 13-year-old Lawrence girl

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Ernest F. Ingram II, 22, of Ottawa, was sentenced to 253 months in prison for raping a 13-year-old Lawrence girl in 2021 and six… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, October 19, 2011 - 6:35 PM

6:35 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; (b) Consider approval to contract with Pictometry for oblique aerial flights (Steve Miles);… Go to the web page

Where do I report for Jury Duty?

The Jury Information Line 785-832-5108 will let you know when and where to arrive. Please follow the instructions on your Juror Summons paperwork on when to call. If you lose your Juror… Go to the web page