Shawnee County District Court (2024)

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200 SE 7th Street
Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-251-4327
Fax: 785-291-4908

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Resources for the Shawnee County District Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Shawnee County, Kansas, and resources applicable to all courts inKansas.

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Shawnee County District Court Case Records

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Kansas District Court Case Records

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Kansas Criminal History Records

Kansas Bureau of Investigation offers criminal history records through a paid service. Fees can be paid by credit card or with a state subscription. Search requires subject's full name and date of birth; additional personal information can be included. A link to registered offender information is included.

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Shawnee County District Court Dockets

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Shawnee County District Court Decisions

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Shawnee County District Court Forms

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Kansas Legal Forms

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Pay Kansas District Court Fines

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3rd Judicial District Court Rules

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Foreclosure Prevention Resources

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Kansas District Court Rules

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Kansas Parenting Information

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Kansas Child Support Information

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Kansas Laws

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Kansas Mediation

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Kansas Self Help Information

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Kansas Supreme Court Law Library

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Legal Information and Legal Assistance

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Wichita Lawyers

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Kansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral

The Kansas Bar Association offers a statewide lawyer referral service and theKansas Elder Hotline, legal information for 60+ seniors.

Kansas Consumer Protection

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Kansas Judge Complaint Information

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Kansas Lawyer Complaint Information and Disciplinary Case Records

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Kansas Lawyers

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Kansas Public Defenders

The Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services provides felony defense services to low-income defendants. The Contact Information link lists local offices.

Limited Scope Representation

Kansas Legal Services provides information about limited scope representation, in which lawyers provide some services to self-represented parties for a lesser fee than full representation. Services include case advice, document and evidence preparation, court appearances as needed and other agreed-upon tasks.

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FAQs

How do I check my jury duty status online in Kansas? ›

Simply log onto the system using the juror participant number located next to your name and address on the form you received in the mail. Click here to go to eJuror.

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Who is the chief judge of Shawnee County? ›

Ebberts.

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Where is the district court in Kansas? ›

The Court operates out of the Robert J. Dole United States Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas, the Frank Carlson Federal Building in Topeka, and the United States Courthouse in Wichita.

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Are Kansas divorce records public? ›

Divorce information is open to the public at the county district court level. To access a listing of all Kansas county district courts, visit the Kansas Judicial Branch website. The divorce decree is not filed with this office. The decree is the court document detailing the settlement of the divorce.

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What happens if you miss jury duty in Kansas? ›

Q: What if I have been summoned for jury duty but I decide not to report for service? You may be held in contempt of court and you can be fined for failing to respond to a jury service summons.

What disqualifies you for jury duty in Kansas? ›

Have not been adjudged incompetent by a court. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Cannot have been convicted of a felony within the last 10 years.

Who is the prosecutor in Shawnee County District Court? ›

Mike Kagay took office as the District Attorney on January 9th, 2017.

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Who is judge Michael Kane Cook County? ›

Kane is an associate judge on the Cook Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. He was appointed to this position in April of 2012.

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Who is Cook County Chief Judge? ›

Chief Judge Evans was first elected Chief Judge in September 2001 by unanimous vote of the circuit judges. He was subsequently re-elected in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022.

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What are the four types of courts in Kansas? ›

The Municipal Courts are the lowest level courts, which focus on cases involving specific subject matter. The District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction. The Court of Appeals acts as the intermediate appellate court. The Kansas Supreme Court is the highest court in the state.

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How many district court judges are there in Kansas? ›

Kansas is divided into thirty-one judicial districts, with 163 district court judges. The number of judges varies from district-to-district. There is a district court in each county.

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How many districts are there in Kansas? ›

Kansas is divided into 4 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives.

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Does it matter who files for divorce first in Kansas? ›

Does it matter who files for divorce first in Kansas? No, filing for divorce first does not give preference to either party in a divorce.

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How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized in Kansas? ›

After filing a divorce petition in Kansas, divorcing parties must wait 60 days before the divorce can be finalized. A divorce is considered final after a judge signs the decree of divorce, which is then filed with the Clerk of the District Court.

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Who serves divorce papers in Kansas? ›

You can have the sheriff give a copy of the Petition for Divorce and Summons to your spouse. If your spouse lives in Kansas, you must pay a sheriff's service fee.

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What happens if you forgot to fill out the jury duty questionnaire in KS? ›

Failure to answer questions shall be punishable with contempt of court. (K.S.A. 43-161). Regardless of your personal situation, all juror questionnaires must be completed and returned for processing.

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How do I check my jury duty status online DC? ›

If you have ANY questions or concerns about a call supposedly from this court's jury office, we strongly suggest that you hang up and call the jury office directly at 202-879-4604 to check on your jury service status, or go online at www.dccourts.gov/jurorservices.

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How much do you get paid for jury duty in Kansas? ›

Summoned prospective jurors who have appeared at the courthouse for jury duty receive $10 a day for their service. Jurors living outside the city limits of the courthouse will be reimbursed for their mileage. Payment is made by the county around the first day of following month.

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What is the oldest age to be a juror? ›

Each of the federal district courts has its own rules about jury service. Many federal courts offer excuses from service, on individual request, to designated groups, including people over age 70.

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