Leavenworth County District Court (1st J.D.) Court cases in Leavenworth County, Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth County District Court is a Kansas state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Leavenworth County within the First Judicial District. It adjudicates felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases of any amount; family and domestic relations (divorce, paternity, custody, child support); juvenile offender and child-in-need-of-care cases; probate, estates, adoptions, and guardianships/conservatorships; small claims; protection-from-abuse/stalking orders; and traffic and local ordinance violations. The court conducts preliminary hearings, issues warrants, and hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions. Cases are heard by district and magistrate judges, and the clerk's office manages filings, case records, and jury administration.
Leavenworth County District Court (1st J.D.) Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Leavenworth |
| Street Address: | 601 S. 3rd St., Suite 3051 |
| City: | Leavenworth |
| Zip Code: | 66048 |
| Phone: | 913-684-0700 |
| Fax: | 913-684-0492 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.leavenworthcounty.gov/departments/district_court/index.php |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | compplan@leavenworthcounty.org |
Services and Case Types Handled in Leavenworth County District Court (1st J.D.)
Leavenworth County District Court serves the public by administering state trial court matters and providing access to justice. It handles criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, paternity), juvenile (offender and child in need of care), probate (estates, guardianships/conservatorships), and traffic cases.
Core services include:
- Case filings, docketing, scheduling, and maintaining court records and certified copies.
- Protective orders: filing and hearings for Protection from Abuse and Protection from Stalking/Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking.
- Court hearings and trials, including arraignments, motions, and sentencings, with notices and calendars provided.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and excusal requests.
- Payment processing for court-ordered fines, fees, and restitution.
- Public access to forms, procedural information, interpreter coordination, and ADA accommodations (no legal advice).