Violation of a protective order in Kansas is a crime by itself, separate from whatever led to the order. Under K.S.A. 21-5924 it is a class A person misdemeanor, and it becomes a severity level 6 felony when the order is an extended one. Arrest is required when an officer finds probable cause. In Sedgwick County these arrests cannot be released on a signature, and one version of the charge cannot be bonded until a judge sees the person. This page explains which orders count, how the bond works and what happens to an existing bond.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway in Wichita, three blocks from the jail. Call (316) 900-1667 at any hour.
On this page
- Which orders does the law cover?
- 5 facts about the charge
- How does bond work after a violation of a protective order?
- What if the person was already out on bond?
- How to stay inside the order
- Where protection orders are handled in Wichita
- Frequently asked questions
- Call Case Bail Bonds
Which orders does the law cover?
K.S.A. 21-5924 lists them. Knowingly violating any of these is the offense.
| Type of order | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Protection from abuse order | The Kansas Protection from Abuse Act |
| Protection from stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking order | Kansas civil protection statutes |
| Restraining order in a divorce or child in need of care case | Family and juvenile court |
| No contact order as a condition of bond | A criminal case, in district or municipal court |
| No contact order as a condition of probation, diversion or a suspended sentence | A criminal case |
| An order from another state or a tribal court | Recognized under federal law |
The fourth row is the one families on this site need to notice. A no contact condition on a bail bond is a protective order for purposes of this statute. Breaking it can bring a new charge on top of losing the bond.
The statute includes one exception. A defense attorney, or a person acting for the attorney, may contact the protected person for a legitimate purpose in the case, as long as they identify themselves.
5 facts about the charge
1. It is a person misdemeanor, or a felony
A violation is a class A person misdemeanor. Violating an extended protective order is a severity level 6 person felony. Extended orders are the long term orders a court can issue after a prior violation or certain convictions.
2. Arrest is required
K.S.A. 22-2307 requires every Kansas law enforcement agency to have a policy directing officers to arrest when they have probable cause that a domestic violence offense was committed, and the statute names violation of a protection order.
3. The order binds one person
The order is directed at the restrained person. If the protected person calls, texts or shows up, the restrained person is still the one who can be arrested. Do not answer. Tell your lawyer.
4. Only a judge can change it
The protected person cannot waive the order by agreement. Either side can ask the court that issued it to modify or dismiss it. Until a judge signs something new, the old terms apply.
5. Guns are part of it
Under K.S.A. 21-6301, possessing a firearm while subject to a qualifying protective order is a severity level 8 felony. See weapons charge bail bonds in Wichita.
How does bond work after a violation of a protective order?
Three rules shape the first two days.
| Rule | Source | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| No signature release | Sedgwick County Sheriff | Violations of domestic violence bonds and protection from abuse orders require a bond |
| 48 hour rule for trespass | K.S.A. 22-2901 | A person arrested for criminal trespass in defiance of a protection order cannot post bond before the first appearance, as long as that hearing is within 48 hours |
| 72 hour no contact condition | K.S.A. 22-2802 and 12-4301 | The new bond bars contact with the alleged victim for at least 72 hours, and judges often extend it |
So the answer to whether you can bond out right away depends on the exact charge.
- Charged under K.S.A. 21-5924 only: a bond is set and can be posted once any cooling off period has run.
- Charged with trespass on the protected property: the person waits for the first appearance. The judge can then require reporting to a court services officer as a condition of release.
We explain the hold in 48 hour hold in Kansas. The jail record shows which charge was booked. Look it up on the Sedgwick County inmate search.
What the bond costs
K.S.A. 22-2809b sets the minimum premium at 10% of the bond, with at least half of that paid before posting.
| Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $100 | $50 |
| $2,500 | $250 | $125 |
| $5,000 | $500 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
What if the person was already out on bond?
Then there are two cases to deal with, and both can cost money.
- The old bond can be revoked. Under K.S.A. 22-2807, a bond may be revoked for a violation of its conditions. A warrant is issued and the judge sets a new bond after the arrest.
- The new charge has its own bond.
- The first premium is not credited. Each bond needs its own premium.
- The bondsman may surrender the person on the first bond under K.S.A. 22-2809.
One text message can lead to a revoked bond, a new charge and new premiums. See arrested again while on bond in Kansas and can a bondsman revoke your bond.
How to stay inside the order
- Read the order itself. It lists the addresses, the distance and the kinds of contact that are barred.
- No messages through other people. The statute covers indirect contact.
- Block and document. If the protected person contacts you, do not reply. Save the message and give it to your lawyer.
- Arrange a place to live before release. You cannot return to a home the order covers.
- Handle children and property through the court. Ask your lawyer how exchanges and belongings should be handled. Do not work it out by text.
- Monitoring may be ordered. See GPS ankle monitor as a bond condition.
Where protection orders are handled in Wichita
The 18th Judicial District Court’s Protections Office is on the 4th floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main. It handles protection from abuse cases and protection from stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking cases. Hearings on the civil order are separate from the criminal case, with their own dates. Missing the civil hearing can leave a final order in place.
If you are the protected person and the order is violated, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline answers at 1-800-799-7233.
Frequently asked questions
Is violating a protection order a felony in Kansas?
Usually it is a class A person misdemeanor. It is a severity level 6 person felony when the order is an extended protective order.
Can you bond out after violating a no contact order?
In most cases yes, with a bond and not a signature. A trespass charge on a protection order has to wait for the first appearance, up to 48 hours.
What if the protected person contacted me first?
The order still applies to you. Do not respond.
Can the protected person drop the order?
They can ask the court to dismiss it. Only the judge can end it.
Does a protective order show on a background check?
Court records are generally public. Ask a lawyer about your case.
Call Case Bail Bonds
We are a family owned company run by Tyson and Rachel Case. We are open 24 hours at 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Call (316) 900-1667. For the underlying charge, see domestic violence bail bonds in Wichita.
Sources
- K.S.A. 21-5924, violation of a protective order, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2901, appearance before the magistrate
- K.S.A. 22-2307, domestic violence calls and arrest policies
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
- 18th Judicial District Court, protection orders
This article is general information checked against the sources above in October 2026. It is not legal advice.
