Kansas Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Kansas.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Kansas - Statewide Courts Self Help
Kansas Laws
Search Kansas Statutes by section number, keyword, or subject index, or browse the Table of Contents by chapter, article, and section number.
Kansas Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Kansas Supreme Court Law Library, including location, an online catalog search, description of available materials, and links to additional online research resources.
Kansas Child Support Information
View Kansas child support guidelines, worksheets, and instructions. Links to additional child support resources are included.
Legal Information and Legal Assistance
Legal information offered by Kansas Legal Services by topic includes Consumer, Criminal, Disability, Education, Elder, Employment, Family Law, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Health, Housing, Public Benefits, and Wills & Estates. Contact inforamtion and links to legal assistance, legal forms, and other services are included.
Kansas Mediation
View information about Kansas mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. A list of approved mediators is included.
Kansas District Court Rules
View the statewide rules for Kansas District Courts.
Kansas Self Help Information
View information about representing yourself in Kansas courts, finding legal help, court procedure, forms, a glossary of legal terms, and answers to frequently asked questions on a variety of legal issues.
Kansas Parenting Information
View information about parenting issues in domestic cases, including a parenting plan, domestic abuse, and mediation for child custody and other disputes.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Kansas, including local housing counseling agencies, state agencies, and a link to legal aid providers.
Kansas Multiple County Courts Self Help
13th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Butler, Elk, and Greenwood Counties.
4th Judicial District Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in District Courts in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties, including monetary limit, filing, procedure, and a link to downloadable forms.
4th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, criminal, and juvenile rules of District Courts in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties.
4th Judicial District Court Information
View information about District Court procedures in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties, including divorce, restraining orders, protection from abuse, marriage, child support, garnishment, self-representation, and how to get an attorney if you can't afford one.
4th Judicial District Protection Orders
View information about obtaining orders of protection from abuse or stalking in District Courts in Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties.
2nd Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local rules of District Courts in Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee Counties.
5th Judicial District Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Chase and Lyon Counties, including procedures for filing and collection, monetary limits, forms, and links to additional online resources.
5th Judicial District Drug Court
View information about Drug Court in Chase and Lyon Counties, which can set up treatment programs in lieu of jail for some offenders. Links to the program guidelines, a participant handbook, and sponsor form are included.
6th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local rules of District Courts in Bourbon, Linn, and Miami Counties.
6th Judicial District Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in District Courts in Bourbon, Linn, and Miami Counties.
6th Judicial District Court Criminal Procedure
View information about procedure in criminal, traffic, and fish & game cases in District Courts in Bourbon, Linn, and Miami Counties.
8th Judicial District Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in District Courts in Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris Counties. Information and instructions about filing and procedure, forms, and links to additional resources are included.
11th Judicial District Parenting Guidelines
View and download a parenting guidelines pamphlet for District Courts in Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette Counties.
16th Judicial District Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in District Courts in Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, and Meade Counties.
16th Judicial District Protection from Abuse
View information about obtaining orders of protection from abuse in District Courts Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, and Meade Counties.
16th Judicial District Protection from Stalking
View information about obtaining orders of protection from stalking in District Courts in Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, and Meade Counties.
28th Judicial District Small Claims Information
View information about small claims case procedures in District Courts in Ottawa and Saline Counties.
30th Judicial District Small Claims Filing Information
View information about filing small claims cases in District Courts in Barber, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties.
20th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford Counties.
22nd Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Brown, Doniphan, Marshall, and Nemaha Counties.
5th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Chase and Lyon Counties.
14th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Chautauqua and Montgomery Counties.
11th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette Counties.
16th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa, and Meade Counties.
21st Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Clay and Riley Counties.
12th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic, and Washington Counties.
17th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Decatur, Graham, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, and Smith Counties.
8th Judicial District Local Court Requirements
View special requirements of District Court judges in Dickinson, Geary, Marion, and Morris Counties.
24th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Edwards, Hodgeman, Lane, Ness, Pawnee, and Rush Counties.
23rd Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Ellis, Gove, Rooks, and Trego Counties.
25th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearney, Scott, and Wichita Counties.
26th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Grant, Haskell, Morton, Stanton, Stevens, and Seward Counties.
30th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View local rules of District Courts in Barber, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties.
Harvey and McPherson County District Courts Rules
View rules of Harvey and McPherson County District Courts.
28th Judicial District Court Rules
View the local rules of District Courts in Ottawa and Saline Counties.
15th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local rules of District Courts in Cheyenne, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, and Wallace Counties.
Allen County - Courts Self Help Resources
Allen County Traffic Diversion Information
The Allen County Attorney's Office offers information about its traffic diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to program information and an application form are at the bottom of the page.
Iola Municipal Court Diversion Program
View information and applications for traffic and misdemeanor diversion programs in Iola Municipal Court.
Anderson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Anderson County Pro Se Divorce Information
View information about filing your own divorce in Anderson County District Court.
Atchison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Glossary of Legal Terms
Frequently used legal terms and their definitions are provided from Atchison Municipal Court.
Butler County - Courts Self Help Resources
Butler County Adult Diversion Information
The Butler County Attorney's Office offers information about adult diversion programs.
Butler County District Court Small Claims Forms
View and download forms for use in small claims cases in Butler County District Court.
Butler County District Court Small Claims, Abuse, and Stalking Information
View and download Butler County District Court information about small claims cases, and instructions for protective orders applications in abuse and stalking cases.
Cherokee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cherokee County Diversion Information
The Cherokee County Attorney's Office offers information about its diversion programs in criminal, DUI, traffic, fish and game, and juvenile cases. Links to application forms are provided.
Cowley County - Courts Self Help Resources
19th Judicial District Local Court Rules
View the local general, civil, and criminal rules of District Courts in Cowley County.
Crawford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Crawford County Diversion Information
The Crawford County Attorney's Office offers information about criminal, drug, traffic, and DUI diversion policies, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to guidelines and application forms are included.
Pittsburg Municipal Court Information
View information about procedures in Pittsburg Municipal Court, including pleadings, trials, and your right to an attorney.
Douglas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Douglas County District Attorney Information
The Douglas County District Attorney's Office offers information about criminal, juvenile and traffic diversion programs, victim and witness support and protection services, consumer rights and crime prevention.
Douglas County District Court Domestic Mediation
View information about child custody and parenting mediation in Douglas County District Court, which can help parties in divorce or paternity cases resolve disputes without going to court.
Douglas County District Court Expungement Information
View information and forms for expungement of criminal and juvenile records in Douglas County District Court.
Douglas County District Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Douglas County District Court.
Douglas County District Court Small Claims Information
View and download a brochure with information about small claims cases in Douglas County District Court.
Douglas County Law Library
View information about the Douglas County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, available materials and services, and links to additional online research resources.
Ellis County - Courts Self Help Resources
Ellis County Bad Check, Subpoena, Traffic Ticket, and Crime Victim Information
The Ellis County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecutions, subpoenas requiring court appearances, and traffic tickets. Information for crime victims is also offered. Links are in the left column.
Ellis County District Court Protection Orders
View information about how to get Protection from Abuse and Protection from Stalking orders from Ellis County District Court.
Ellis County Diversion, Criminal, Consumer, Landlord-Tenant, and Procedure Information
The Ellis County Attorney's Office offers information about criminal diversion, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Additional information includes criminal procedure, consumer fraud, landlord-tenant rights, case filing, and contacts for child support and divorce questions.
Ford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dodge City Municipal Court Local Rules
View local rules of Dodge City Municipal Court.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin County Diversion Information
The Franklin County Attorney's Office offers information about traffic, adult, and juvenile diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to the diversion programs are in the left column.
Geary County - Courts Self Help Resources
Geary County Drug Court
View information about Geary County Drug Court, which can set up alcohol and drug treatment programs for some offenders in lieu of jail. A link to a downloadable manual is included.
Geary County Traffic and DUI Diversion
The Geary County Attorney's Office offers information about its traffic and DUI diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Harvey County - Courts Self Help Resources
Newton Municipal Court Diverson Information
View information about Newton Municipal Court criminal and traffic diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Downloadable application forms are included.
Sedgwick Municipal Court Speeding Diversion Program
View information and an application for the speeding diversion program in Sedgwick Municipal Court.
Haskell County - Courts Self Help Resources
Haskell County Diversion, Involuntary Commitment, Bad Check, and Criminal Procedure Information
The Haskell County Attorney's Office offers information about criminal, DUI, and traffic diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Additional information includes involuntary substance abuse and mental health commitment, bad check collection and prosecution, victim/witness information, and criminal procedure. Links are in the center of the page.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County Diversion Information
The Jefferson County Attorney's Office offers downloadable information packets and forms for criminal, DUI, traffic, and boating diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Johnson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fairway Municipal Court Rules
View local rules of Fairway Municipal Court.
Johnson County District Attorney Diversion Information
The Johnson County District Attorney's Office offers information about traffic, adult, and juvenile diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to the diversion programs are in the left column.
Johnson County District Court Rules
View local rules of Johnson County District Court.
Johnson County Law Library
View information about the Johnson County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, and links to additional online research resources.
Lenexa Municipal Court Diversion
View information about Lenexa Municipal Court diversion, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who comply with conditions in a diversion agreement. A downloadable information packet and application form are included.
Olathe Community Mediation
View information about the Olathe Community Mediation Program, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Labette County - Courts Self Help Resources
Parsons Municipal Court Diversion Information
View information about Parsons Municipal Court misdemeanor and traffic diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. A downloadable application form is included.
Leavenworth County - Courts Self Help Resources
Leavenworth County District Court Self-Representation Information
View information about self-representation in Leavenworth County District Court, including questions and answers to help determine if you should represent yourself.
Leavenworth County District Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Leavenworth County District Court, including monetary limits, filing, procedures, and links to forms.
Lyon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lyon County Law Library
View information about the Lyon County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, and links to additional online legal research resources.
Neosho County - Courts Self Help Resources
Neosho County Diversion Information
The Neosho County Attorney's Office offers information about its misdemeanor, traffic, and fish & game diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Pottawatomie County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pottawatomie County Attorney Programs and Services
The Pottawatomie County Attorney's Office offers information about its bad check prosecution procedure, adult and juvenile diversion programs, amendable traffic citations, traffic diversion, and services and resources for crime victims. Links to forms and guidelines are provided.
Reno County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hutchinson Municipal Court Diversion Information
Link to information and applications for traffic, DUI, theft, and domestic battery diversion programs from Hutchinson Municipal Court. Eligible offenders who complete diversion programs and pay fees and court costs may have their charges dismissed.
Reno County Diversion Information
The Reno County District Attorney's Office offers information about its traffic and criminal diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Reno District Court Rules
View local rules of Reno District Court.
Riley County - Courts Self Help Resources
Riley County District Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Riley County District Court.
Riley County Diversion Information
The Riley County Attorney's Office offers information about its criminal, DUI, and traffic diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to additional information and a downloadable application form are included.
Saline County - Courts Self Help Resources
Salina Municipal Court Diversion Information
View information about Salina Municipal Court diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Downloadable application forms are included.
Salina Municipal Court Rules
View the local rules of Salina Municipal Court.
Saline County Diversion Information
The Saline County Attorney's Office offers information about its criminal, domestic violence, DUI, minor in possession, and open container diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Sedgwick County - Courts Self Help Resources
Goddard Municipal Court Diversion Information
View information about Goddard Municipal Court criminal and traffic diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Maize Municipal Court Diversion Information
View information about Maize Municipal Court criminal and traffic diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. A link to a downloadable application form is included.
Sedgwick County Law Library
The Wichita Bar Association offers information about the Sedgwick County Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, and available services.
Wichita Municipal Court Information
View information about Wichita Municipal Court, including setting a hearing, proof of insurance, diversion programs, expungement, the walk-in docket, and warrants.
Shawnee County - Courts Self Help Resources
3rd Judicial District Court Rules
View local rules of 3rd Judicial District Court.
Rossville Municipal Court Diversion Programs
View information about Rossville Municipal Court traffic and DUI diversion programs, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to program application forms are included.
Topeka Municipal Court Rules
View local rules of Topeka Municipal Court.
Stanton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stanton County Speeding Diversion and Bad Check Information
The Stanton County Attorney's Office offers information about its speeding ticket diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. The office also offers information about its bad check collection and prosecution policy. Downloadable diversion application and bad check notice forms are included.
Stevens County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stevens County DUI Diversion, Involuntary Commitment, Bad Check, and Criminal Procedure Information
The Stevens County Attorney's Office offers information about DUI diversion, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. A downloadable diversion application is included. Additional information includes involuntary substance abuse and mental health commitment, bad check collection and prosecution, and criminal procedure. Scroll down the page for links to the information.
Thomas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Thomas County Traffic Diversion Information
The Thomas County Attorney's Office offers information about its traffic diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs.
Woodson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Woodson County Diversion Information
The Woodson County Attorney's Office offers information about its criminal and traffic diversion program, which can result in dismissed charges for some offenders who complete a diversion program and pay fees and court costs. Links to program information and an application form are in the middle of the page.
Wyandotte County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wyandotte County Diversion, Consumer Protection, Juvenile, and Victim Information
The Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office offers information about traffic, criminal, and DUI diversion programs; consumer protection services; juvenile procedure including diversion programs; and services for crime victims.
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