Welcome to the 18th Judicial District Court of Kansas in Sedgwick County

Throughout Kansas and here in Sedgwick County, district courts are the front line of the judicial system. District courts are the trial courts of Kansas with the power to preside over all civil and criminal cases, including divorce and domestic relations, damage suits, probate and administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorship cases, care of the mentally ill, juvenile matters, and small claims. It is here that the criminal and civil jury trials are held.

We hope you find your visit here interesting and informative. Below you will find links to the most requested information; you will also find navigation links on the left side of the page.

Our Mission:  To provide courteous and dignified treatment to all citizens, in an environment that always promotes efficient and fair administration of justice.

Court Trustee Office

The mailing address for the office of the Court Trustee is:

Court Trustee
525 N Main - 7th Floor West
Wichita, KS 67203

Our business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except for holidays. Our phone number is (316) 660-5833.

All child support payments should be sent to:

Kansas Payment Center
P.O. Box 758599
Topeka, KS 66675-8599

www.kspaycenter.com

Questions from parents or from employers about how the new payment center will affect them can call a toll-free, 24-hour number, (877) 572-5722.

Click here to download the KPC Child Support Order Information Sheet  (Excel format)

Supreme Court Rule 123

Effective July 1st, 2005 the Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123 requires a standard cover sheet on all new cases filed in Kansas. Please see the links below for SC Rule 123 and the sample coversheets. The Adobe (PDF) versions of the cover sheets are forms that allow for completion once downloaded.

• The second link on the page is where you may view Administrative Order 194 and Rule 123: http://www.kscourts.org/pdf/newrule123.pdf

• This is the link directly to the cover sheet forms: http://www.kansasjudicialcouncil.org/Forms/coversheet_forms.shtml

18th Judicial Branch ADA Compliance

It is the policy of the Kansas Judicial Branch to comply with the provisions of the Americans With
Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 12101, et seq. (“ADA”). More...

Employment Opportunities

Please visit the Kansas Judicial Branch website for available positions within the court, and to view/print an application online. Click Here...