Traffic Division
- DUI Diversion
- Traffic Diversion
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.
The District Court Traffic Docket is each morning at 8:30 a.m. on the 5th floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse. During each Traffic Docket between 80 and 120 cases are scheduled. The date and time on your ticket are 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.)
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Office of the District Attorney Contact: Adult & Traffic Diversion Division - AdultTrafficDiversion@sedgwick.gov |
Remember to make sure your citation is not from a Wichita Police Officer or other police department. If it is, you are required to be in Wichita Municipal Court or other Municipal Court as stated on the ticket, not the Sedgwick County Courthouse.
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.
Assistant District Attorneys are available at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday to meet with members of the public who are trying to address their ticket prior to their court date, not after. This is called the “Walk-In Docket,” and it occurs on the 5th floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse in the hallway outside the traffic courtroom. It’s intended to help those who are pro-active in their efforts to address minor infractions such as speeding tickets, tag violations or equipment violations. It’s also a chance for you to demonstrate proof of insurance or valid driving privileges to resolve a case that would otherwise require a court appearance before the scheduled date.
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. Assistant District Attorneys will not be able to help you in the afternoon Walk-In Dockets.
While the types of violations prosecuted in Traffic Court vary greatly between repeat DUI offenders on one extreme to first time mental errors like running to the store with your valid driver’s license back on the kitchen counter, the Office of the District Attorney is committed to professionalism, diligence, and fairness in all cases.
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.