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Traffic Ticket Instructions

This page contains information on traffic tickets in Douglas County, Kansas.

It has important information you need to review:

  • What you need to do: The ticket will say one of the following:
  • Pay or Appear: This means you may either pay the fine before the court date OR appear in court to plead not guilty. Failure to do either may subject you to additional legal consequences.
  • Must Appear: That means you need to appear in court at the time and date shown on the ticket. Failure to appear could result in your arrest and detainment. Occasionally, the district attorney will decide not to pursue charges, but unless you have been contacted by the district attorney, plan to appear as directed.
  • Where you need to report:

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Many people will be in court at the same time. The judge will explain all your options. They include pleading guilty and paying a fine or pleading not guilty. Details vary according to the type of charge. When your name is called, you must answer the judge's questions. At the end of this appearance, you usually will have chosen one of the following:

  • To Plead Not Guilty: If you plead not guilty, the court will assign you another court date. In addition, you may be directed to contact the District Attorney's Office if you hope to seek a diversion. If you have been charged with an offense that could lead to jail time and if you meet certain financial criteria, the judge will appoint an attorney for you and tell you how to contact the attorney.
  • To Plead Guilty: You will be directed to pay any fine and court costs in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court or, if you need to arrange a payment plan, go to the Office of the Court Trustee to do so.

 


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To view a list of forms and documents related to traffic diversion, please visit the Traffic Diversions page.


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PDF icon Douglas County Jury Plan Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic (470.64 KB)
PDF icon Seventh Judicial District Local Court Rules Draft (376.46 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-16A: Re: Death of John Clark Gilroy (14.88 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-19: Order Appointing Judge Pro Tem (182.81 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-18: Order Appointing Judge Pro Tem (183.24 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-17: Order Appointing Judge Pro Tem (183.67 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-16: Re: Death of John Clark Gilroy (114.64 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-15: Order Affecting Assignment of Cases Under Local Court Rule No. 1 (124.88 KB)
PDF icon Admin Order 22-15: Order Affecting Assignment of Cases Under Local Court Rule No. 1 (130.93 KB)
PDF icon Administrative Order 22-14: Order Appointing Judge Pro Tem (192.71 KB)
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Department Contacts

Name Job Title Phone Number Email Address
Linda Koester-Vogelsang Court Administrator 785-832-5256 lkv@douglascountyks.org
Dee Jerome Administrative Assist 785-330-2810 djerome@douglascountyks.org

It has important information you need to review:

  • What you need to do: The ticket will say one of the following:
  • Pay or Appear: This means you may either pay the fine before the court date OR appear in court to plead not guilty. Failure to do either may subject you to additional legal consequences.
  • Must Appear: That means you need to appear in court at the time and date shown on the ticket. Failure to appear could result in your arrest and detainment. Occasionally, the district attorney will decide not to pursue charges, but unless you have been contacted by the district attorney, plan to appear as directed.
  • Where you need to report:

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Many people will be in court at the same time. The judge will explain all your options. They include pleading guilty and paying a fine or pleading not guilty. Details vary according to the type of charge. When your name is called, you must answer the judge's questions. At the end of this appearance, you usually will have chosen one of the following:

  • To Plead Not Guilty: If you plead not guilty, the court will assign you another court date. In addition, you may be directed to contact the District Attorney's Office if you hope to seek a diversion. If you have been charged with an offense that could lead to jail time and if you meet certain financial criteria, the judge will appoint an attorney for you and tell you how to contact the attorney.
  • To Plead Guilty: You will be directed to pay any fine and court costs in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court or, if you need to arrange a payment plan, go to the Office of the Court Trustee to do so.

 


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To view a list of forms and documents related to traffic diversion, please visit the Traffic Diversions page.


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