General Information
During the COVID-19 pandemic the United States Court for the District of Kansas is committed to continuing court operations and ensuring access to justice.
Hours of operation:
Kansas City – 9 AM – 4:30 PM (CLOSED FROM NOON – 12:30 PM for lunch)
Topeka – 9 AM – 4:30 PM (CLOSED FROM NOON – 12:30 PM for lunch)
Wichita – 9 AM – 4:30 PM (CLOSED FROM NOON – 12:30 PM for lunch)
If you have any concerns, please e-mail us:
Kansas City: ksd_clerks_kansascity@ksd.uscourts.gov
Topeka: ksd_clerks_topeka@ksd.uscourts.gov
Wichita: ksd_clerks_wichita@ksd.uscourts.gov
Related Administrative Orders and Forms
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Proceedings During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (21-2)
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Proceedings During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (20-13)
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Jury Trials During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak (20-12) (Amended on November 17, 2020)
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Revised Transition Plan for Civil and Criminal Hearings During Pandemic (20-11) (Amended on September 1, 2020; Superseded, in part, by No. 20-13)
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Transition Plan for Civil and Criminal Hearings During Pandemic (20-10) (Superseded by No. 20-11)
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Notice Regarding Public and Media Access to Video and Teleconference Hearings Due to COVID-19 (20-6)
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Criminal Case Operations Due to COVID-19 Response (No. 20-4) (Superseded by No. 20-10 and 2011)
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Criminal Hearings and Trials Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions (No. 20-3) (Superseded by No. 20-10 and 20-11)
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Consent to Appear by Video Conference or Telephone Conference
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Consent to Appear by Video Conference or Telephone Conference (Spanish Version)
Information for Jurors
Please note that the United States Court for the District of Kansas is committed to the safety and well-being of our jurors. We are closely following and reinforcing the guidelines from the CDC and U.S. health authorities and have taken precautionary measures to limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus while also ensuring that we are able to continue with essential judicial proceedings.
Naturalization Ceremonies
Ceremonies have resumed, however the schedule continues to change. If you have specific questions regarding the status of your citizenship, please contact the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on-line at USCIS.gov.