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Riley County District Court

District Courts are created by the Constitution. They are the trial courts of Kansas, with general original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, including:

  • divorce and domestic relations
  • damage suits
  • probate and administration of estates
  • guardianships
  • conservatorships
  • care of the mentally ill
  • juvenile matters
  • small claims 

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It is here that the criminal and civil jury trials are held.  Kansas is divided into 31 judicial districts, with a varying number of counties and judges in each district.

Riley and Clay counties make up the 21st Judicial District.  We have three district court judges and two district magistrate judges.  The chief judge, in addition to his judicial responsibilities, has general control over the assignment of cases within the district and general supervisory authority over the administrative functions of the court.

Jury Duty
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Self-Help Information
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Forms for Self-Represented Litigants.

Court Fees
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Effective May 9, 2011, most costs and filing fees will be available for payment by credit card.

Riley County District Court
100 Courthouse Plaza, Post Office Box 158
Manhattan, Kansas  66505-0158
Phone: (785) 537-6364  Fax: (785) 537-6382
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 


Riley County Offices: 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 565-6200 Fx: (785) 537-6394