Montgomery County District Court cases in Montgomery County, Independence, KS
Montgomery County District Court in Independence, Kansas, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Montgomery County. It has original jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil lawsuits of any amount; domestic and family matters (divorce, child custody, child support, and protection-from-abuse/stalking orders); juvenile offender and child-in-need-of-care cases; probate, estates, adoptions, and guardianships; small claims and other limited actions; and traffic and DUI offenses under state law. The court issues warrants, conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and nonjury trials, and handles care-and-treatment and competency proceedings. It also hears appeals from municipal courts within the county.
Montgomery County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Montgomery |
| Street Address: | 300 E Main St., 2nd Floor |
| City: | Independence |
| Zip Code: | 67301 |
| Phone: | 620-330-1070 |
| Fax: | 620-331-6120 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.ks14jd.com/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Montgomery County District Court
Montgomery County District Court is the county's limited-jurisdiction trial court serving routine criminal, civil, and traffic matters.
Case types:
- Traffic/parking citations; criminal misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings.
- Civil claims up to $30,000 (including small claims); landlord-tenant/evictions and rent escrow; replevin/detinue.
- Peace and domestic violence protective orders.
Services:
- Accepts case filings and forms (civil, landlord-tenant, expungement, motions); issues summonses and warrants.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, including initial appearances and bail reviews; in-person and, when available, remote proceedings.
- Processes payments for fines, fees, and restitution; provides public records access and certified copies.
- Offers mediation/referrals in select civil and housing matters; interpreter and accessibility services.
Jury services:
- District Court does not conduct jury trials; juror summons, postponements, and check-in are handled by the Montgomery County Circuit Court.