Contact Us
Youth Services
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: Email Us
Phone: (785) 331-1300
Adult Services North
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: Email Us
Phone: (785) 331-1300
New Hampshire Office
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: Email Us
Phone: (785) 832-5220
What We Do
Criminal Justice Services provides the following for both adult and juvenile clients:
- Promote public safety
- Hold citizens accountable for their behavior
- Improve the ability of citizens to live productively and responsibly in our community

Adult Services
Adult Services includes community-based alternatives to incarceration and pretrial services. Specialty courts offer options for drug sentencing and those with behavioral health issues. Click to learn more.

Youth Services
Youth Services offers alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders as well as juvenile detention. Day School, Juvenile Community Corrections and Volunteering offer families options for rehabilitation...

Programs and Initiatives
Criminal Justice Services can provide information about community programs for adults and youth who are looking for support. This includes options for therapy, learning, volunteering and transportation.
Documents
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. All services provided through the Douglas County pretrial release program are at no cost to the defendant, including electronic monitoring.
Yes. As long as it is permitted by the courts, a program participant can maintain full employment.
No, however, judges have discretion to order a cash or surety bond be posted as a condition of any pretrial release.
Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more information on the house arrest program or to… Read More
Bond and pretrial release are at the discretion of the Court. There are many reasons as to why a judge may choose to require that a cash or surety bond be posted for release. Since each case is unique, it is best to contact the defense counsel… Read More
Pretrial services has an automated calling system to send out notifications to remind people of upcoming court hearings. The system has been programmed to send out notifications two days prior and the day of the hearing. If you believe the… Read More
3 Locations
1006 New Hampshire
1006 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: Email Us
Phone : 785-832-5220

Adult Services North
330 NE Industrial Ln
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: Email Us
Phone : 785-331-1300

Youth Services
330 NE Industrial Ln
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm
Intake Only: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Email: Email Us
Phone : 785-331-1300
