If you are charged, arrested, released on bond, or ordered to appear, use your paperwork and contact your lawyer or the court. This site cannot interpret conditions or deadlines.
Quick facts
- Department
- Criminal
- Location
- 525 N Main · 7th floor
- General clerk hours
- Weekdays, 8 AM–4 PM
- Main phone
- 316-660-5900
Use the correct source for each question
Use Kansas CaseSearch and the DC18 docket for public case and schedule information. Questions about charges and prosecution may involve the District Attorney; questions about defense strategy belong with a defense lawyer. Custody and bond details should be verified through official court or Sheriff sources.
After receiving a summons or release paperwork
Read every condition and keep the current documents available.
- Confirm the next date, time, courtroom, and whether appearance is in person.
- Follow all release, no-contact, testing, travel, and reporting conditions exactly.
- Update your lawyer and the court through the proper process if contact information changes.
- Ask counsel before discussing case facts publicly or with witnesses.
Finding legal representation
A person who cannot afford counsel may ask the court about appointed-counsel eligibility. Eligibility and appointment are decided through the official process; this independent guide cannot apply or determine qualification.
Official sources and next steps
These links open the government, court, or public-service organization responsible for the information.
Common questions
Can the clerk explain my charges?
The clerk can provide procedural information but cannot interpret charges, defenses, or likely outcomes.
Is an arrest the same as a conviction?
No. An arrest, charge, and conviction are different. People are presumed innocent unless convicted in court.
Where do I confirm a bond amount?
Use current official court or Sheriff information and consult counsel. Online custody information can change rapidly.
Can I handle a warrant through this site?
No. Use the official Sheriff guidance and contact a lawyer or the warrant section; never rely on this site for warrant status.