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1. My landlord has threatened to kick me out of my house/apartment, what can I do?

The Riley County Attorney's Office does not handle Landlord Tenant issues. Please contact Housing and Credit Counseling Inc at (785) 539-6666.

2. When are first appearances for District Court? Where is the court located?

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.

3. When are first appearances in City Court/Municipal Court? Where is the court located?

First appearances in City Court/Municipal Court are:

Tuesday 8:00 AM

Thursday 8:00 AM

610 Colorado Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
Telephone: (785)587-2450

4. I received a speeding ticket, am I eligible for a diversion?

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.

5. How can I drop charges against someone?

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.

6. How can I find out if an arrest warrant has been issued on myself, a friend or relative?

The Riley County Attorney's Office will not reveal if an arrest warrant has been issued.

7. How do I obtain criminal history on a individual within Riley County?

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.