Jackson County District Court (2nd J.D.)

Jackson County District Court (2nd J.D.) Court cases in Jackson County, Holton, KS

Jackson County District Court in Holton, Kansas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Jackson County within the Kansas Second Judicial District. It is the primary forum for state-law matters arising in the county, handling criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil cases (including limited actions and small claims), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, and protection orders), juvenile proceedings (offender and child-in-need-of-care), probate and estate matters (including guardianships/conservatorships), and traffic and other state-law violations. The court conducts preliminary hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings, issues warrants and protective orders, and maintains case records for these matters within its countywide jurisdiction.

Jackson County District Court (2nd J.D.) Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Jackson County District Court (2nd J.D.)

Jackson County District Court serves the public by:
- Receiving and processing case filings and forms; maintaining records; providing calendars and public access.
- Hearing criminal matters (traffic/infractions and misdemeanors) and conducting initial proceedings in felony cases (arraignments, bond, preliminary hearings).
- Adjudicating civil disputes, including small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, and other limited civil actions.
- Addressing family and protective matters, such as domestic protection orders and related hearings, as authorized locally.
- Managing jury services (summons, qualification, deferral, reporting, payment) and supporting juror orientation.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, mediation or diversion where available; accepting fines, fees, and restitution payments.
- Providing self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and information about remote/virtual appearances.