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ATA Bus
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One way rides are $2.00 in Manhattan and $4.00 outside of Manhattan.
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We provide a zone service to Northern Riley County. On Mondays and Tuesdays we make pick-ups between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. We usually make our return trips between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Twice a month, on the second and fourth Fridays, the ATA Bus offers a "county run". The ATA Bus picks up riders in the Leonardville, Riley, and Randolph areas and brings them to Manhattan for the day. The bus shuttles riders around town and then returns the riders home in the afternoon. Service to and from Ogden is available Monday thru Friday. Riders wishing to ride the bus need to call in to the Dispatcher and schedule a ride as usual. We ask that all rides be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The bus will have the following schedule and fixed pick-up locations: 7:00 a.m. The Ogden Community Center
7:05 a.m. Casey’s 11:00 a.m. The Ogden Community Center
11:05 a.m. Casey’s 2:00 p.m. The Ogden Community Center
2:05 p.m. Casey’s Riders will be picked up at these locations and times and dropped off at their specific destinations. Riders wishing to return to Ogden can call in up to 30 minutes prior to the busses next scheduled pick-up time in Ogden. The last call-ins of the day must be received by the office no later than 5:00 p.m. Door to door demand responsive service in Ogden is available for persons with mobility impairments. Persons eligible for this ADA service must complete an application. This service is a “safety net” for those persons who do not have the functional abilities to access and ride the Ogden route bus. Every certified individual for this ADA service is required to re-certify for continuing eligibility every three years upon becoming initially certified. Call the office for further information about this service. Our number is 537-6345.
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We ask riders to schedule rides with the dispatcher at least 24 hours in advance.
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We currently operate seven vehicles. We have four buses and three mini vans. Our buses and mini vans are equipped with ramps and lifts to accomodate the needs of the disabled.
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The ATA Bus operates Monday through Friday. Our hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with our last pick ups of the day made at 5:00 p.m.
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We are a private nonprofit organization that receives funding from local, state, and federal sources to subsidize the cost of rides.
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Attorney
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The Riley County Attorney's Office does not handle Landlord Tenant issues. Please contact the City of Manhattan at (785) 587-2440 located at 1101 Poyntz Avenue.
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First Appearances in the Riley County District Court are: Monday 1:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Friday 1:30 PM The court is located at 100 Courthouse Plaza, the limestone building with the clock tower.
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First appearances in City Court/Municipal Court are:Tuesday 8:00 AM
Thursday 8:00 AM610 Colorado Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
Telephone: (785)587-2450
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Only if it falls within the diversion guidelines. If the speed limit is 55 mph, a diversion will be considered if you are ticketed for traveling 66-70 mph; speed limit is 60 mph, a diversion will be considered if you are ticketed for traveling 71-75 mph; speed limit is 65 mph, a diversion will be considered if you are ticketed for traveling 76-80 mph; speed limit is 70 mph, if you are ticketed for traveling greater than 80 mph a diversion will not be considered. Any ticket issued within a construction zone or school zone will not receive any consideration for reduction or diversion.
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The changes are not yours, they are filed by the State. However,you may submit a written statement explaining why you wish to drop charges. This statement will require your signature to be notarized. We have a Notary Public available to notarize your signature. Your opinion is important to the prosecutor. However, once a report is received from the Riley County Police Department, the prosecuting attorney will review the report and consider your written statement, but the final decision in charging the perpetrator is at the discretion of the prosecutor.
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The Riley County Attorney's Office will not reveal if an arrest warrant has been issued.
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The Riley County Attorney's Office will not release any criminal history information. If you wish to obtain criminal history information, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4430.
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Attorney - Checks
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No. Money orders or cashiers checks are the only accepted source of payment.
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No. Money orders and cashiers checks are the only accepted source of payment.
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No. Money orders or cashiers checks are the only accepted source of payment.
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Bail is paid to a bondsman and is gone forever. You will be required to appear before the judge and ask permission to apply the bail money towards payment. The judge has the final decision.
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You will need permission from the Riley County Attorney's Office to take care of your check case without having to appear in court. Please contact our office to acquire permission and also to receive the correct amounts of the money orders or cashiers checks in order to close your case. Money orders or cashiers are the only accepted source of payment. Call (785) 537-6390.
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Attorney - Criminal
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Often when the police take a report, it is immediately after the offense. It is difficult to estimate the value of the damage without having it evaluated by another party(i.e. insurance adjuster). For that reason, the information gathered by the police is used as an estimate of the value. In order to ensure that the request is fair and complete, we must ask this information be provided directly by the victim.
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The Courts frequently order restitution as a condition of probation or parole. What this means is that the Defendant has the term of their probation period in which to pay the restitution and any other money owed. Typically, their probation officer will place them on a monthly payment schedule based on the Defendant's salary, outstanding debts, living situation, etc. The payments will be made to the Clerk of the District Court and then dispersed to the appropriate parties. At times, Defendants are unable to pay despite our best legal and tactical efforts.
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If the Defendant fails to pay restitution, or violates other conditions of his probation, this office may file a Motion to Revoke Probation and have the case brought back before the Court. At this time, the Judge will hear the violations and decide what, if any, action is appropriate.
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Generally, a victim does not file charges nor drop charges against another person. That is the responsibility of the Riley County Attorney's Office. However, if you are the victim of a crime, you may meet with the prosecutor assigned to the case to discuss your wishes by calling and setting up an appointment. When you call, be sure to identify yourself, and give the name of the person who has been charged.
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Attorney - Criminal - Domestic
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If you are threatened by anyone, including an ex-spouse or ex-significant other, you need to call the police right away. An officer will respond, and take a report from you about what happened. A decision will be made later about whether that person will be formally charged or not.
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If the person you are seeking protection from violates the Order, you should call the police immediately and report it. The suspect may be arrested, and could receive a jail sentence for violating the Protection From Abuse Order. You should not, however, invite the person you are seeking protection from over to your house or initiate contact. You are putting your safety in jeopardy, and you are putting that person at risk for being arrested.
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Manhattan number is (785) 539-2785
Junction City number is (785) 762-8835
Toll Free number 1-800-727-2785
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Attorney - Criminal - Drug
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Those involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamines do not need an extravagant lab. This process can be completed in a portable lab such as a cooler. The chemicals used in this process, including anhydrous ammonia are very dangerous. Opening such a container which has contained ammonia exposes you to very serious health risks.
If you find a cooler or similar container with any of the following items DO NOT DISTURB and call 911:
- bottles, containers or jars with liquid
- drain cleaner, red devil lye, empty starting fluid cans
For more information, please contact the
KBI Drug Enforcement...
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No, The Riley County Attorney's Office has determined due to the serious problem in our community and all the associated problems to drug usage, possession and distribution, that diversion is not an option for these offenses.
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Contact a substance abuse counselor for evaluation and potential treatment. For drug related offenses, counselors are not required to report to law enforcement.
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Yes, please call Riley County Crimestoppers at 785/539-7777 and provide as much information to the officer as you can. All information and assistance is appreciated and necessary to combat this problem.
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Attorney - Criminal - Property
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If your property is recovered by the police, it is regarded as evidence. As such, it is held by the Riley County Police Department until it is no longer needed as evidence(i.e. the case is concluded). Many times a photograph can be substituted and the item returned. The assigned attorney will make that decision.
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If the Defendant is convicted, it is the policy of this office to request restitution on behalf of the victim for any stolen or damaged property. However, it is the responsibility of the victim to provide the information and supporting documentation. You can do this by completing the Victim Impact Statement in its entirety and including copies of receipts, estimates, and insurance information. Restitution is easier to recover before conviction than after.
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Attorney - Diversion
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Contact the Riley County Attorney's Office and ask for the Diversion Officer at (785) 537-6390 - AND - you may fill out a diversion application and submit it to the Riley County Attorney's Office for approval.
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If you have spoken to the Riley County Attorney's Office and have submitted a diversion application, enter a plea of not guilty and inform the Court that you have applied for a diversion. At that time, the Court will schedule your next appearance. If your diversion is granted and filed you will not need to appear at the next scheduled hearing. However, if your diversion is rejected you WILL need to appear at your next scheduled court appearance.
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Typically, the diversion fee is $300.00, court costs are $111.00 and the term of the diversion is 3 months. However, these terms are at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney.
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Only if this is your first DUI, you have no prior alcohol related offenses, no one was hurt, or you have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions; or any other circumstances that the prosecutor assigned to the case believes makes you ineligible. The decision to grant a diversion lies solely with the Riley County Attorney's Office.
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Attorney - Juvenile
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When juveniles are charged with criminal activity, a summons and a copy of the complaint is served on the juvenile, the parents or parent having legal custody, the person with whom the juvenile is residing, or any other person designated by the County Attorney. K.S.A. 38-1626
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Under the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code juveniles are entitled to representation by an attorney. The juvenile and his/her parents may employ their own attorney, if not, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the juvenile.
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Once the Riley County Police Department generates a report, the County Attorney will review the report and decide from the following alternatives: --File formal charges--The County Attorney's office will file an arrest warrant or the juvenile and his parent(s) will receive a summons from the court directing them to appear and answer for the charges. --Address the matter outside the court system with one of the following alternatives:
-Case Management Diversion
-Pre-charge Juvenile Diversion --Decline Prosecution
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Children are considered truant when they have accumulated 3 consecutive unexcused absences, 5 unexcused absences in any semester, or 7 unexcused absences in any school year. The attendance officer at each school building has the discretion to determine if reasons offered by the child or his/her parents is sufficient or if the absence will be considered unexcused. USD 383 refers all cases of students with excessive unexcused absences to the Riley County Attorney's office.
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When a juvenile is arrested or charged with criminal activity, they are required to participate in a Juvenile Intake Assessment through Riley County Community Corrections--Juvenile Division. Parents are encouraged to attend that assessment and provide any information to the intake worker. If needed, the family may be referred to appropriate community resources such as family and individual counseling, drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment or services offered by the Manhattan Area SRS office. Parents of youth involved in the juvenile justice system are encouraged to become actively involved in helping their son or daughter address and resolve their involvement with the court system. Parents seeking advice are encouraged to work with the supervising probation officers and their child's attorney to help the child successfully complete any terms or conditions of their probation or diversion. Additionally, parents are encouraged to report violations of their child's probation or diversion to the supervising officer to resolve quickly any problems before the situation worsens.
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Attorney - Traffic
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Only if it falls within the diversion guidelines. Under no circumstances will a ticket in a school zone or construction zone be considered.
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Come to court on your scheduled date at the bottom of your ticket. You may plead not guilty and a trial before the Magistrate Judge will be scheduled. At trial, the officer will testify and you will have the opportunity to ask the officer questions. Then the Judge will hear your version of what happened. The Judge will then render a verdict of not guilty or guilty. Such trials usually take only 30 minutes.
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The first thing you should do is call the Department of Revenue, Driver Control Bureau in Topeka, Kansas at (785)296-3671, if it's suspended in Kansas, and ask them why your license is suspended and what they need from you to clear the matter up. If you have proof that your license has been reinstated, bring that in to the Riley County Attorney's Office or to Court on your appearance date. If you were eligible for reinstatement and you were not suspended for a DUI or other alcohol related offense, or you are not under another suspension, that charge will be dismissed. Normally, when you have provided the required documentation to Driver Control Bureau, such as proof of insurance from your insurance carrier, proof that a fine was paid, etc. and pay the reinstatement fee, currently $100.00, they will issue you a letter stating that your license is reinstated. BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED. The number to the Driver Control Bureau is: (785) 296-3671. Reasons that your license may be suspended that you may not be aware of are:
- failure to pay a fine, court costs, and/or reinstatement fee
- an automobile accident whether you are at fault or not and you were not insured
ALWAYS notify the Department of Revenue whenever your address changes. Any notices regarding your license will be sent to the last address that you provide them. You will be prosecuted for DWS even if you did not receive notice of suspension from the Department of Revenue because you failed to proved them with a change of address.
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The fines for this type of offense often change. Furthermore, a judge decides the amount you are fined. You should consult an attorney if you want to know the possible punishment for this offense. As of July 1, 2002, if you were not suspended for a DUI, possible punishment for a first time offense is:
- 5 days in the county jail(this may be suspended depending on your prior record)
**NOTE: a more severe punishment may be ordered if your license was suspended because of a DUI.
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Bring in your proof of insurance coverage to the Riley County Attorney's Office or on your scheduled court appearance. As long as you had insurance coverage on the date you received the ticket, the charge will be dropped. Our office will verify this proof by calling your insurance carrier. Consult an attorney to discuss your options.
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Yes, depending on the offense. Normally on traffic infractions, if you do not pay your ticket in 30 days, a letter will automatically go out to your last known address or the address that appears on the ticket, stating that you have not paid your fine and that your license will be suspended. If you are scheduled for a court appearance for misdemeanor or felony offense and you do not show up, the judge may order a warrant for your arrest.
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Only if this is your first DUI, you have no prior alcohol related offenses, no one was hurt, or you have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions; or any other circumstances that the prosecutor assigned to the case believes makes you ineligible. The decision to grant a diversion lies solely with the Riley County Attorney's Office. Possible punishment for a first time offense is:
- 48 hours mandatory jail term
- sentence up to 6 months in county jail or 100 hours of community service
- fine from $500.00 to $1,000.00 plus $54.00 court costs
- enroll and successfully complete an alcohol and drug safety education program or approved treatment program
- if at the time, you had a child less than 14 years old in your vehicle, an additional 1-month will be added to your sentence
- probation may be granted, at the discretion of the judge, for up to 12 months after serving the mandatory 48 hours
***NOTE: You are encouraged to seek an attorney's advice concerning any questions you may have. We cannot give advice to anyone.
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Attorney - Victim / Witness
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Any attempt to prevent or dissuade a witness from testifying is a violation of the law. Report any such incident immediately to the police and the prosecuting attorney.
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By statute, you will receive $10 per day witness fees plus mileage if you were subpoenaed from out of town.
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That is strictly your decision. You may, but have no legal obligation to talk to the defense attorney.
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Various means are available to assist you depending upon the type of loss, etc.. Discuss this with the Victim/Witness Coordinator of the Riley County Attorney's Office. Not all losses are covered.
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All property will be released as soon as possible; however, under some circumstances, a photograph of the evidence may be substituted for the original.
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For a number of reasons, it is frequently necessary to change the date of a court appearance. The County Attorney's office will make every effort to notify you by telephone if the court date has been continued to a later date. If the case is continued, you will receive a new subpoena telling you the new date if you have not already received it.
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Always notify the County Attorney's office of any changes in address or employment immediately to assist us in contacting you.
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Building
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Generally fences are exempt from zoning regulations and therefore do not require a permit for construction. The only possible exception to this rule would be if the fence would create a vision obstruction at a street intersection. Check with the County Zoning Officer if there is a possible concern in this regard.
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Riley County requires a building permit but does not enforce building codes. During a building permit inspection the primary concern is determining that the building is set back the proper distances from all property lines. The inspector does not examine how the building is being constructed. Most counties in Kansas do not have building codes, however, a number are considering adoption of a minimum code. Consult a qualified contractor or building professional regarding industry standard construction techniques and proper installation of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The respective cities within the County vary regarding their building code requirements. Check with the individual city before starting construction.
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A building permit is required before the start of construction of any structure within the unincorporated areas of Riley County. The permit is necessary to verify that the zoning is proper for the intended use, the required setbacks from property lines are achieved, Sanitary Code requirements are met and other basic requirements of this type. The permit does not involve construction inspection since there is no adopted building code that applies to the unincorporated areas of the County.
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Building setback requirements from right-of-way or property lines varies by zoning category. Generally, all buildings must be setback from all right-of-way lines 25 feet except when abutting a major or minor trafficway (NOTE: The right-of-way line is not necessarily the edge of the pavement. The right-of-way is considerably wider than the roadway surface) Side and rear yard setbacks vary for each zoning category and by building type. To determine these requirements you should contact Planning & Development before beginning construction.
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The only definitive way to determine your property lines is to have your lot or tract surveyed by a Licensed Land Surveyor. They will need to locate or establish the property survey pins at the corners of the lot or tract. If you can locate your own property corner pins, that should allow or help you and the surveyor establish the correct property lines.
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Occasionally the owner or builder is not aware of the building permit requirement and begins construction without a permit. If you want to know whether or not a building permit has been issued for a particular project, please contact the Planning and Development office at 537-6332. Please have specific information regarding the location such as address, legal description or owner of the property.
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Many times utility companies will require a property address prior to providing utilities to a site. The property address is assigned by Riley County Planning & Development when the building permit is issued. If you need an address prior to issuance of a building permit, contact our office and we will attempt to assist you.
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State law requires that all property owners within 1000 feet of a rezoning, variance or conditional use request be notified of the public hearing on the matter. However, there is no such State or local requirement to notify adjacent property owners upon the issuance of a building permit. Prospective purchasers of land should always research the surrounding zoning of land to determine what sorts of uses may be permitted that may effect property values or enjoyment of the land to be purchased.
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Candidate Questions
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Qualifications are different for every position. Click on link for a chart for all positions.
Qualifications
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Community Corrections
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The biggest difference is in the frequency of contacts between the probationer and our staff. In general, a probationer assigned to community corrections will have about four times as much contact with their probation officer as compared to regular probation. Also, to help us know how the probationer is doing outside of our office, about 25% of the face-to-face contacts occur in the probationer’s home or place of employment. This level of supervision is among the highest in the nation and is designed to ensure that any probationer assigned to community corrections is under intense supervision at all times.
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We have the ability to test, on site, for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, opiates and some “designer” status drugs. We also have the ability to utilize traditional urine testing and saliva testing. Both kinds of drug tests are given in the office, with the preliminary results available in 10 minutes. If the field tests are positive, the sample is forwarded to a federally approved laboratory for more extensive testing. For alcohol testing, we utilize portable breath analyzers.
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Because there are several different agencies (Community Corrections, Court Services, Manhattan Municipal Court Services, and Kansas State Parole) in Riley County that supervise criminal offenders, finding-out which agency supervises a specific person will probably take several phone calls. However, because the basic information (name and what crime they were convicted for) about an adult probationer is public information, if the respective agency has the individual you are calling about under their supervision, you will be given the basic information.
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In a statewide effort to allow the general public more information about any sex offenders who reside in their communities, all sex offenders are required to register with their local law enforcement agency. In turn, this information is available to the general public through a number of sources. You can visit the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to learn about registered sex offenders in your community.
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We have supervised over 1000 adult probationers in community corrections since we began operations in 1982 and very rarely has any probationer ever said their probation was “easy”. In fact, the opposite is true as we are often told that what we expect from our probationers is “too hard”. As an example of what we expect, under our tightest level of supervision, in a period of twelve months, the “average” probationer will have had over 75 face-to-face contacts with their intensive supervision officer, with about 20 of the contacts taking place in their homes or at their jobs. The average probationer will also be drug tested about 25 times in the twelve months. Pay stubs will have been checked, on a weekly basis to verify employment. And if the probationer has been court-ordered to participate in any special programs (AA, counseling, in patient treatment, community service work and so forth), the probationer’s compliance with the special orders will have been regularly verified by the intensive supervision officer.
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District Court
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Information and petitions for Small Claims filings may be found in the Riley County District Court Clerk's Office (Room 201), Riley County Courthouse. Docket fees for claims under $500 are $39.00; claims over $500 to $4000 are $59.00. It is your responsibility to furnish the addresses of individuals being summoned to Court. If you have a complex case, or one that involves a claim over $4000, you may wish to consult an attorney regarding other forms of legal action.
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