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Criminal Court Process for Wichita County Kansas
Wichita County Court in Leoti, Kansas
State cases from Wichita County, from traffic tickets to felonies, are heard at the district court at 206 S. 4th St. in Leoti, 620-260-2560, part of the 25th Judicial District. Defendants in custody come to court by transport or video from whichever jail the sheriff uses.
1. What courts operate here?
- Wichita County District Court, 206 S. 4th St., P.O. Box 968, Leoti, KS 67861; 620-260-2560.
- Leoti Municipal Court, for city ordinance violations.
2. Warrants issued by the Leoti court
In Leoti, bench warrants are served by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office. Nothing about warrants goes on the web here; call 620-375-2723, and ask which jail is taking the county's prisoners, since that's where a surrender would be arranged. A statewide warrant check isn't something Kansas offers; Kansas CaseSearch shows the local court's cases. A lawyer can help you plan it and ask the court about bond ahead of time. The district court clerk at 206 S. 4th answers at 620-260-2560 about a new court date.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who hears what?
A magistrate judge commonly takes traffic, misdemeanors, first appearances and juvenile intake; felony preliminaries, trials and prison sentences go before a 25th District judge.
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Yes, on Kansas CaseSearch: pick Wichita County and enter a name or case number. For warrants, call the sheriff at 620-375-2723.
↑ Back to the question list5. Where do defendants wait in custody?
In the jail the Leoti sheriff chooses; call 620-375-2723. See our bail page and inmate page.
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Complete the financial affidavit at the first hearing; if approved, the court appoints counsel paid by the Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services (785-296-6631). The clerk at 620-260-2560 can explain next steps.
↑ Back to the question list7. Which federal court covers Leoti?
The Wichita division: U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 401 N. Market, Room 204, Wichita, KS 67202; 316-315-4200. U.S. Marshals, Wichita: 316-765-6339. Sentenced federal prisoners: BOP inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list8. Tracking a state prison sentence
Use KASPER; our Kansas prisons list has facility contacts.
↑ Back to the question list9. Immigration
Bond may be set in Leoti, but a detainer allows the jail with custody to hold the defendant "up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released" (8 CFR 287.7(d)). ICE Chicago: 872-351-3990; ICE locator. Deposits: our money page and commissary page.
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