Douglas County Youth Services Inmate Bail & Bonds
Douglas County, Kansas Bail and Bond in Lawrence
Bail and bond after a Douglas County arrest are decided at the district court's first appearance, held every weekday at 3 p.m., and release happens at the Douglas County Correctional Facility, 3601 E. 25th St., Lawrence, once bond is posted. Corrections at 785-830-1000 can give the amount and how to pay it.
1. Where is the person?
The Douglas County Correctional Facility, 3601 E. 25th St., Lawrence, KS 66046-5616. Corrections: 785-830-1000; inmate services: 785-830-1007.
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District court first appearances run Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. and cover new charges, probable cause warrants and bench warrants set in pro tem court. Lawrence city court sessions from the jail are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. and Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m.
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The 7th Judicial District serves this county alone. See K.S.A. 22-2901 for the first-appearance rule.
↑ Back to the question list4. Kinds of release
K.S.A. 22-2802 sets out recognizance, cash, property and surety bonds; paid sureties need court authority under K.S.A. 22-2809b. Ask the jail at 785-830-1000 how the posted bond can be paid.
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A person convicted in Lawrence city court has 14 days from sentencing to appeal to district court, with a $94.50 appearance bond due at filing. The city judge may also set an appeal bond.
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Load funds through the jail's online payment provider; for online problems call 877-810-0914. See our money page and commissary page.
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Under K.S.A. 22-2807, skipping a court date forfeits the bond and leads to an arrest warrant. Lawrence lets people who missed a city court date sign onto the Friday docket from 8 to 8:30 a.m.
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Counsel may ask for a review; BIDS (785-296-6631) runs appointed defense.
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- District court: 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence, KS 66044, 785-832-5256 - Lawrence city court: 6 E. 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66044 - Eudora city court: 930 Main St., Eudora, KS 66025 - Baldwin City court sessions: 712 Chapel St., Baldwin City, KS 66006 More on our court page.
↑ Back to the question list10. Other jails close by
- Jefferson County Jail, 1360 Walnut, Oskaloosa, KS 66066, 785-863-2765
- Leavenworth County Jail, 601 S. Third St., Leavenworth, KS 66048, 913-682-5724
- Franklin County Detention Center, 220 S. Beech St., Ottawa, KS 66067, 785-229-1220
- Osage County Jail, 131 W. 14th St., Lyndon, KS 66451, 785-828-4991
Douglas County Youth Services
Address:
330 Industrial Lane
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone:
785-331-1307