Anderson County District Court (4th J.D.) Court cases in Anderson County, Garnett, KS
Anderson County District Court in Garnett, Kansas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Kansas 4th Judicial District. It provides county-level adjudication for most state-law matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (general and limited actions), small claims; domestic relations/family matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile offender and child-in-need-of-care proceedings; probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); traffic and DUI cases; and protection-from-abuse/stalking orders. The court also hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions, integrating local ordinance enforcement and state law within the county's judicial process.
Anderson County District Court (4th J.D.) Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Anderson |
| Street Address: | 100 E 4th Ave. |
| City: | Garnett |
| Zip Code: | 66032 |
| Phone: | 785-448-6886 |
| Fax: | 785-448-3230 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.franklincoks.org/331/Anderson |
| Parking: | There is ample free parking surrounding the Anderson County Courthouse |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | John K. Steelman, Language Access Coordinator: 785-242-6000, jsteelman@franklincoks.org |
| Jury Service: | Jury Dury |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Anderson County District Court (4th J.D.)
Anderson County District Court provides trial-level services to the public, including:
- Case filings and records for criminal (felony/misdemeanor/traffic), civil (contracts, injury, property), family/domestic relations, juvenile, probate/guardianship, small claims, and landlord-tenant/eviction.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings: arraignments, preliminary hearings, motion practice, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault): petition intake, temporary orders, hearings, and enforcement notices.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals, reporting/orientation, panel management, and juror compensation.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, payment plans, and compliance reviews.
- Public access and support: court calendars/dockets, certified copies, record searches, interpreters and ADA accommodations, self-help forms, e-filing assistance, and mediation/ADR referrals.
Its role is to provide accessible case processing, fair hearings, and reliable information and services to the community.