Harvey County District Court (9th J.D.) Court cases in Harvey County, Newton, KS
Harvey County District Court in Newton, Kansas, is a district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Harvey County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases, including limited actions and small claims; domestic/family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support); juvenile offender and child-in-need-of-care cases; probate, guardianship, and conservatorship; traffic and DUI; and protection-from-abuse/stalking orders. The court conducts jury and nonjury trials, issues warrants and protective orders, and oversees pretrial and post-judgment proceedings. It also hears appeals from municipal courts within Harvey County, typically by trial de novo. The clerk's office accepts filings, maintains the official record, and collects fines, fees, and assessments for these case types.
Harvey County District Court (9th J.D.) Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Harvey |
| Street Address: | 800 N Main St. |
| City: | Newton |
| Zip Code: | 67114 |
| Phone: | 316-284-6890 |
| Fax: | 316-283-4601 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.harveycounty.com/partnerships/district-court.html |
| Public Transportation: | General public transportation through various transportation providers |
| Jury Service: | Phone: 316-284-6894; Email: juryhv@9thdistct.net |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | elections@harveycounty.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Harvey County District Court (9th J.D.)
Harvey County District Court provides:
- Case filing, docketing, and records for: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic, civil (including small claims), domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, paternity), juvenile (offender and child-in-need-of-care), and probate (wills, estates, guardianship/conservatorship) matters; adoptions and name changes.
- Protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Stalking/Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motions, pretrial conferences, bench/jury trials, sentencings; calendars and scheduling information.
- Jury services: summons and qualification, reporting instructions, orientation, and juror payment.
- Clerk services: e-filing intake, issuance of marriage licenses, certified copies, record searches, and fee/fine/restitution payments.
- Self-help forms and guidance on procedural requirements; referrals to mediation where applicable.
These services support public access to justice, due process, and enforcement of Kansas law in Harvey County.