Main courthouse
525 N Main St
Wichita, KS 67203
- Building hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
- Clerk hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM
- Main line
- 316-660-5900
18th Judicial District · Sedgwick County, Kansas
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Find official record portals, court locations, department contacts, forms, jury information, and trusted self-help resources in one clear guide.
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Kansas Judicial Branch18th Judicial DistrictSedgwick County
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More than thirty focused guides cover court departments, records, filing, visits, custody, and warrants. Every page includes local facts, common questions, a review date, and direct official sources.
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Records, calendars, courthouse locations, jury service, and the differences between local court systems.
01Records and case lookup
Sedgwick County court records
Choose the right official route for case listings, document viewing, and copy requests.
Read guide →02Schedules and docketsCourt dates, dockets, and schedules
Use the correct official calendar and confirm the courtroom before you travel.
Read guide →03Directions and accessSedgwick County courthouse locations
Know which building, floor, parking option, and accessibility contact you need.
Read guide →04Juror guideJury duty in Sedgwick County
Reporting, parking, contact information, and the steps to verify a summons.
Read guide →05Which court handles it?Local courts serving Sedgwick County
Separate state District Court, city municipal courts, and federal court before searching or paying.
Read guide →06Court organizationJudges, divisions, and local court rules
Find current judicial assignments and the rules that govern local court procedure.
Read guide →Court case types
Plain-language starting points for the major departments of the 18th Judicial District Court.
01District Court department
Civil court in Sedgwick County
A starting point for general civil, limited-action, eviction, and related District Court matters.
Read guide →02Civil case guideSmall claims court in Sedgwick County
Understand the local starting points without relying on conflicting or expired fee information.
Read guide →03District Court departmentCriminal court in Sedgwick County
Find the District Court criminal department, dockets, records, and urgent next steps.
Read guide →04District Court departmentFamily law court in Sedgwick County
Local starting points for divorce, parentage, custody, support, and related family cases.
Read guide →05District and municipal mattersTraffic court in Sedgwick County
First identify whether the citation belongs to District Court or a city municipal court.
Read guide →06District Court departmentProbate court in Sedgwick County
Location and starting resources for estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Read guide →07Youth and family mattersJuvenile court in Sedgwick County
Distinguish the juvenile courthouse, intake center, detention facility, and confidential court records.
Read guide →08Safety and court accessProtection orders in Sedgwick County
Official starting points for protection from abuse, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Read guide →09Civil court guideEviction court in Sedgwick County
Official court, form, mediation, and legal-help starting points for landlords and tenants.
Read guide →10Family law guideDivorce, custody, and parenting time
Find the correct local packets, parenting resources, and court department for a Kansas family case.
Read guide →11Family support guideChild support and the Court Trustee
Understand the local enforcement office, payment channel, and limits of staff assistance.
Read guide →12After a court decisionAppeals from Sedgwick County District Court
A time-sensitive starting point for appellate records, notices, and professional help.
Read guide →13Court servicesAdult probation in Sedgwick County
Official contact, office hours, reporting preparation, and the difference between court probation and parole.
Read guide →14Specialty courtSedgwick County Veterans Treatment Court
Official program information for eligible justice-involved veterans and their counsel.
Read guide →15Sensitive court processCare and treatment proceedings
Official court information for sensitive mental-health or substance-use proceedings.
Read guide →16Juvenile court guideChild-in-need-of-care cases
A privacy-conscious starting point for CINC court location, participants, and official support.
Read guide →Prepare and get help
Forms, filing, payment, accessibility, and legal-help resources for common court tasks.
01Documents and procedure
Court forms and filing
Find official Kansas and DC18 forms and understand where filing guidance stops.
Read guide →02Money and court accountsCourt payments, fines, and filing fees
Verify the court, amount, deadline, and official payment channel before sending money.
Read guide →03Support and representationCourt self-help and legal aid
Know which questions court staff can answer and where to look for legal advice or representation.
Read guide →04District Court records serviceMarriage licenses in Sedgwick County
Use the Kansas application and current DC18 instructions for timing, payment, ceremony, and return.
Read guide →05Dispute resolutionCourt-connected mediation
Understand the role of a neutral mediator, confidentiality questions, and how agreements reach the court.
Read guide →Custody and warrants
Direct, privacy-conscious paths to Sheriff custody and warrant resources, detention locations, and inmate services.
01Bond and release guide
Bond and release options in Sedgwick County
Understand cash, own-recognizance, and professional-surety routes before choosing how to proceed.
Read guide →02Official Sheriff lookupSedgwick County inmate search
Search current adult Sheriff custody on the official county system without entering a name on this guide.
Read guide →03Official Sheriff lookupSedgwick County warrant search
Open the official possible-active-warrant search and understand its critical limitations.
Read guide →04Facilities directoryJails and detention facilities in Sedgwick County
A verified guide to adult Sheriff facilities and separate county juvenile detention locations.
Read guide →05Detention supportInmate visitation, calls, mail, and accounts
Use current Sheriff rules for video visits, communication, funds, documents, and facility services.
Read guide →No scraped people lists.
Inmate and warrant lookups stay on the Sheriff’s official system. We do not collect names, mirror mugshots, or publish a “recent bookings” feed.
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Official source · Kansas Judicial Branch
Search district court cases
Use Kansas CaseSearch for public district court case information. Sealed and nonpublic records are not available.
Open official service Official source · 18th Judicial DistrictView court schedules
Open the official 18th Judicial District page for upcoming criminal, civil, family, traffic, juvenile, and probate dockets.
Open official service Official source · 18th Judicial DistrictRequest court records
Learn how to view records at the public terminal or request copies from the court’s Records Department.
Open official service Official source · 18th Judicial DistrictFind official court forms
Browse the district court’s index of local forms and filing packets by subject and department.
Open official service Official source · Kansas Judicial BranchKansas electronic filing
Open the official eFiling portal. Attorney eFiling requirements and options for self-represented filers differ.
Open official service Official source · 18th Judicial DistrictJury duty information
Review reporting instructions, contact the jury office, and confirm parking information before you arrive.
Open official service Official source · 18th Judicial DistrictFamily Law Self Help Center
Find location and contact information for local family-law self-help services. Staff cannot provide legal advice.
Open official service Official source · Kansas Judicial BranchStatewide legal self-help
Use the Kansas Judicial Branch self-help site for plain-language resources, forms, and links to legal help.
Open official service Official source · Sedgwick County SheriffSearch current jail custody
Use the Sheriff’s official current-custody search. The database is not a criminal-history record and can change quickly.
Open official service Official source · Sedgwick County SheriffSearch possible active warrants
Open the Sheriff’s warrant search. Results are not confirmation that a warrant is active and should not support personal action.
Open official serviceBefore you leave
Plan the trip, not just the case.
Courtroom assignments, schedules, and department hours can change. Confirm details with the court before traveling.
Juvenile courthouse · Probate
1900 E Morris St
Wichita, KS 67211
- Building hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
- Probate hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM
- Main line
- 316-660-5900
Find your department
The courthouse is organized by case type.
These descriptions are general wayfinding information. Use the official department page to confirm filing rules, hours, and contact details.
View the full DC18 site indexCriminalFelony and misdemeanor district court matters.Main courthouse · 7th floorCivilCivil, limited civil, small claims, and related actions.Main courthouse · 11th floorFamily LawDivorce, parentage, custody, and family-law filings.Main courthouse · 7th floorTrafficDistrict traffic matters and municipal appeals.Main courthouse · 7th floorProbateEstates, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate matters.Juvenile courthouse · 1900 E MorrisJury OfficeSummons, reporting instructions, and juror contact details.Main courthouse
Public records
Three ways to find what is available.
A case listing and a court document are not the same thing. Availability depends on the record type and access rules.
- 1Search Kansas CaseSearch
Start with the statewide public search for available district court case information.
- 2Use the courthouse terminal
The Records Department offers a public terminal for viewing records available there.
- 3Request copies in writing
For copies, follow the official request process—generally one request form per case number.
Some information is not public.
Sealed, confidential, and legally exempt records will not be available through public search or inspection.
Read the official records policyCourt-day planner
A small checklist for a smoother morning.
Saved only in this browser tab. This checklist does not collect names, case numbers, or any other personal information.
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Forms, filing & help
Know where information ends and legal advice begins.
Court staff and self-help staff can share general information, but they cannot tell you what you should do in your specific legal matter.
Official local forms
Find the right packet before you start.
Browse forms by department, including civil, family law, protection orders, probate, and traffic.
Browse DC18 forms ↗Statewide self-helpPlain-language Kansas court resources.
Find legal information, statewide forms, and links to legal-help organizations.
Open Kansas self-help ↗Local family-law support225 N Market St, Suite 210.
Call 316-263-2251 to confirm current hours before visiting the Family Law Self Help Center.
View center details ↗Quick answers
Before you click or call.
Can I search a person or case on this website?
No. This site does not hold court records. Use the official Kansas CaseSearch portal linked throughout this guide.
Is the daily docket guaranteed to stay the same?
No. Official schedules and courtroom assignments can change. Verify your hearing details directly with the court.
Can this website tell me what to file?
No. We can point to official forms and self-help resources, but choosing a form or legal strategy may require legal advice.
Does a warrant-search result confirm an active warrant?
No. The Sheriff states that online results are possible active warrants only and must not be used as confirmation or probable cause.