Stanton County District Court (26th J.D.) Court cases in Stanton County, Johnson, KS
Stanton County District Court in Johnson, Kansas, is a Kansas district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the 26th Judicial District. It is the primary forum for state-law matters arising in Stanton County, handling criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil actions of all amounts, family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody, child support, protection-from-abuse), juvenile matters, probate and estate proceedings, guardianships and conservatorships, small claims, and traffic and other infraction cases under state law. The court also issues search and arrest warrants and hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions. Its jurisdiction covers offenses and disputes occurring within Stanton County.
Stanton County District Court (26th J.D.) Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Stanton |
| Street Address: | 201 N Main St. |
| City: | Johnson |
| Zip Code: | 67855 |
| Phone: | 620-492-2180 |
| Fax: | 620-492-6410 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | http://stantoncountyks.com/main/departments/district-court |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Stanton County District Court (26th J.D.)
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic, civil (limited/unlimited, small claims), family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child-in-need-of-care), probate (estates, guardianships/conservatorships), and protective orders (abuse, stalking, sexual assault).
- Case filings and records: accept complaints/petitions, motions, e-filings, and docketing; maintain case files; provide copies/certified records; issue summons, subpoenas, warrants, and judgments.
- Court hearings: schedule and conduct arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and review hearings; publish calendars and attendance instructions.
- Jury services: manage juror qualification, summons, orientation, postponements, reporting, and payment.
- Payments and compliance: process fees, fines, restitution, and bonds; oversee payment plans and compliance hearings.
- Public services: self-help forms, protective-order assistance, language interpreters and ADA accommodations, courthouse security, and general information.