Frequently Asked Questions - Law & Justice
To see if the document is filed with the District Court or to request a copy of a court document, you may request a copy from the records division of the Johnson County District Court. You may request the file via phone or fax at 913-715-3376.
This question requires an answer from an attorney well versed in the subject matter. County government employees are restricted from proffering advice that could be construed as legal assistance.
Your question would be better answered by an attorney with a background commiserate with the nature of your need. Johnson County government employees are not permitted to provide legal advice.
Following is a description of tickets handled in the Johnson County District Court:
Tickets issued by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Johnson County Park Police, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, and Alcohol Beverage Control are handled in the Johnson County District Court. Check your ticket to determine appropriate jurisdiction.
For additional information see Frequently Asked Questions-Traffic at: Tickets: http://da.jocogov.org/faq/traffic .
If your ticket was issued by another municipality (such as a particular city in Johnson County), check the city directory for instructions or call the city office.
Government employees are prohibited from offering legal advice. We recommend that you employ and attorney for a response to this question.
County employees cannot offer legal advice or recommend a specific course of action. For that reason, we can only encourage you to contact an attorney for assistance in this matter.
Yes, an arrest in your history will be revealed in a federal or state background check. If you are interested in having your record expunged, check with the office of the District Attorney to discover the steps necessary to request such action.
County employees are prohibited from providing information that could be construed as legal advice. The Johnson County Bar Association may be able to recommend an attorney. Their website address is www.jocobar.org, or you can reach them by calling this number: 913-780-5460.
Contact the office of the Johnson County District Attorney (DA). The DA's website contains a page titled "Expungement" (see da.jocogov.org/expungement). If you question is not satisfied there, contact the office at 913-715-3000.
Information concerning divorce procedures is available on the Johnson County Kansas Law Library website: lawlibrary.jocogov.org/pforms.htm. That site will direct you to the area of the Johnson County District Court where a proper response to your inquiry is available.
The requirements for conceal carry can be found at the following website: http://www.jocosheriff.org/Index.asp?incl=cs_cc.
- Applicants may obtain the application from the Kansas Attorney General's website.
- Applicants may also obtain and must personally submit the application at the Sheriff's Court Security Division located at the East entrance of the Johnson County Courthouse, 125 N. Cherry, Olathe.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays.
- The Kansas Attorney General's Office began issuing CCH licenses on and after January 1st, 2007.
Further questions may be directed to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Court Security Division at (913) 791-5280.
