Traffic Division
The goal of District Attorney Marc Bennett and his assistants in the 18th Judicial District is to make sure you are in compliance with the existing traffic laws. The Traffic Unit prosecutes violations of the Kansas Uniform Act regulating traffic, drivers’ license violations, and seat belt violations. There are 24,000 to 25,000 traffic cases handled each year by the Office of the District Attorney of the 18th Judicial District which covers Sedgwick County. This does not include more than 70,000 traffic cases handled each year by the Municipal Courts in Sedgwick County.
Traffic Docket Types of Tickets DUI Diversion Traffic Diversion Contact Us
Traffic Docket
The District Court Traffic Docket is for members of the public who are trying to address their ticket prior to the court date, not after. The docket is held every weekday morning and in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on the 1st floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse. There is no docket on Thursday or Friday afternoons. The sign-in sheet will be in the Traffic Courtroom at one of the attorney's tables.
Docket Times:
Monday - 8:30am to 10:00am & 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Tuesday - 8:30am to 10:00am & 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday - 8:30am to 10:00am & 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Thursday - 8:30am to 10:00am
Friday - 8:30am to 10:00am
During each Traffic Docket between 80 and 120 cases are scheduled. The date and time on your ticket is not unique to your case. Several people are ordered to arrive at the Traffic Docket at 8:30 a.m. You will likely have to wait for some time. (The wait could be as long as two hours, depending on the number of people scheduled at the docket.) Docket days and times will be impacted by public holidays and Courthouse closures, please check the Sedgwick County social media pages for the most up to date information.
Be prepared for your appearance at the Traffic Docket by bringing documentation on how you attempted to fix a problem or were successful in doing so (i.e. a receipt from a repaired tail light, proof of insurance at the time of the citation, or documentation of reinstatement of your driving privileges).
The law enforcement officer who gave you the ticket will not be available at this Traffic Docket. That may come at a later hearing if there is one.
As a rule, the District Attorney does not amend speeding tickets. However, traffic diversion may be available. Please visit our Traffic Diversion section to determine if you are eligible. You may be able to complete the diversion process without having to come to court.
But if you missed your court date, you will need to come to Court during a normal morning Traffic Docket call at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to have your case addressed.
Types of Tickets
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Wichita Municipal Court If you have this traffic complaint, you will need to contact the Wichita Municipal Court located at 455 N. Main (south of the County Courthouse), 316-268-4611. Click on image of ticket to enlarge |
Sedgwick County Courthouse If you have one of these two traffic complaints, (Sheriff or Kansas Highway Patrol) you will need to appear in court on the date written on your ticket at the Sedgwick County Courthouse at the northwest corner of Central and Main, 525 N. Main, Wichita KS. If you have questions about your citation contact the District Court at 316-660-9150 and follow the prompts. Click on image of ticket to enlarge |
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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Diversion Program
Diversion is available for certain defendants charged with DUI and certain other alcohol related offenses. The program enables the defendant to avoid a conviction while being held accountable for their violation of the law through supervision, payment of costs and fines, participation in educational or treatment programs, and other requirements as warranted. Upon successful completion of the program, charges are dismissed. Please review eligibility requirements and guidelines here before submitting an application.
DUI Diversion Forms
Traffic Diversion
Traffic diversion enables qualified adults to avoid a conviction while being held accountable for their violation of traffic laws through payment of costs, fines, and education programs if warranted. Upon the successful completion of the program, charges are dismissed.
Traffic Diversion Program Explanation/Application
Contact Us
Office of the District Attorney
18th Judicial District of Kansas
525 N. Main, Suite 235
Wichita, KS 67203
316-660-3779
800-432-6878
Adult & Traffic Diversion Division - AdultTrafficDiversion@sedgwick.gov
Traffic Division - TrafficDivision@sedgwick.gov