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1. What are the office hours for the District Court Offices?

The District Court clerk offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on weekends and legal holidays.

2. What are the phone numbers for the District Court Offices?

• Coffeyville Location Phone: 620-251-1060
• Independence Location Phone: 620-330-1070
• Sedan Location Phone: 620-725-5870

3. Will the court staff provide answers to legal questions?

Court clerks and personnel are not allowed to give legal advice or assistance per Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 232. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Recommending any specific course of action
2. Assisting with completion of any forms
3. Advising how a particular definition of a word applies to a specific situation
4. Interpreting statutes or rules or whether a particular statue or rule applies to a specific situation
5. Advising about rules, evidence, witnesses, objections or rulings

If you need legal advice, you should contact an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas. You may obtain information concerning attorney referral through the Kansas Bar Association at 785-234-5696 or by visiting the Kansas Bar Association website. Reduced fee legal assistance may be available through Kansas Legal Services by calling 800-675-5860.

4. Can the court staff tell me what is happening in my case?

The clerk can inform you of recent filings in your case, but cannot advise you about what is happening in your case.

5. Can I represent myself in my court case?

An individual has a right to represent themselves. The court staff nor the judge are allowed by law to give you legal advice or recommend a specific attorney for you.

6. When is my court date?

You may view a list of upcoming hearing dates on this website under “Dockets.” Special settings with a Judge may not be listed. Please consult with your attorney if you have any questions or concerns.