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Welcome

District courts are the trial courts of Kansas with the power to preside over all civil and criminal cases, including divorce and domestic relations, damage lawsuits, probate and administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorship cases, care of the mentally ill, juvenile matters, and small claims.

It is here that the criminal and civil jury trials are held. The district court also has appellate jurisdiction for municipal courts and most administrative agencies.

  • Child Support

    Information about the Court Trustee’s Office, Department of Children and Families, and how to make a payment.

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  • Docket Fees

    Find a chart of District Court docket fees and surcharges

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  • eFiling

    Information about attorney eFiling and who may to paper file.

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  • Fish and Game Tickets

    Learn about the ticket resolution process and how to pay Fish and Game ticket fines.

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  • Jury Duty

    Jury duty is one of the most important civic duties you can perform. Click here for more information on "Answering the Call" for Jury Service in Kansas.

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  • Legal Aid Days

    Learn about legal aid for low-income Kansans, offered through Kansas Legal Services

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  • Marriage Licenses

    Information on how to apply for a marriage license.

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  • Records Search and Request

    Learn about the process of searching and requesting copies of public court records.

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  • Self-Help Resources

    Resources for people representing themselves.

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  • Traffic Tickets

    Learn more about the ticket resolution process and how to pay traffic ticket fines.

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  • Transcript Requests

    Any requests or orders for a transcript must be filed in the relevant court case.

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  • Community Interaction

    For more information about District Court community through educational programs and events.

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The authority of the Kansas Judicial Branch comes from the people of Kansas through their Constitution. Kansas courts resolve disputes and protect individual rights by ensuring equal, fair, and timely justice under the rule of law. All Kansas judges and Judicial Branch employees take an oath to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions. The Kansas Constitution vests the Supreme Court with general administrative authority over all courts in Kansas.