Bail bonds in Bel Aire are posted in downtown Wichita, where Bel Aire arrests are booked. The city sits on the northeast edge of Wichita, inside Sedgwick County, and the county jail at 141 W Elm books people for every municipality in the county. Bel Aire’s own court meets just once a month, on the first Wednesday, with trials on the third Thursday. That is a sparse schedule, so a missed date here has a long wait attached. This page explains the four steps to release and how the court works.
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
- 4 steps to release after a Bel Aire arrest
- Bel Aire Municipal Court: schedule and rules
- Paying a Bel Aire fine: watch the fees
- What a once a month court means for you
- Shoplifting and DUI in a city court
- Which cases go to Wichita instead?
- If there is a Bel Aire warrant
- Frequently asked questions
- Call Case Bail Bonds
4 steps to release after a Bel Aire arrest
1. Find the booking
The Sedgwick County Sheriff states that the Adult Detention Facility books inmates for all Sedgwick County municipalities. Search the name on the Sheriff’s lookup. Our Sedgwick County inmate search page links to it. The jail’s automated line is 316-660-5245.
2. Read each line
Every charge has its own line and bond amount, and the total is the sum. A dollar figure can be posted. Cash only must be paid in full. A $0.00 line is explained in what no bond means in Sedgwick County.
3. Choose how to post
| Way | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Own recognizance | $0 | A Bel Aire address is inside the metro area the Sheriff requires. The booking sergeant decides |
| Cash | The full bond | Refunded after the case, less fines and costs |
| Bondsman | At least 10% of the bond | At least half of that is paid before posting |
| Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $250 | $25 | $12.50 |
| $500 | $50 | $25 |
| $2,000 | $200 | $100 |
| $7,500 | $750 | $375 |
K.S.A. 22-2809b sets those minimums. See how much a bond costs in Kansas for other amounts and OR bond in Sedgwick County for signature release.
4. Pick up at 141 W Elm
Release happens at the county jail in Wichita. After a DUI arrest, a person released on a signature has to wait for a sober adult or up to four hours of observation. Our guide to a Sedgwick County Jail release covers ID and property.
With court only once a month, the bond does not wait for the next docket. On a city charge, K.S.A. 12-4213 requires bond to be set within 18 hours of custody, and a person held 48 hours after a warrantless city arrest with no court appearance must be released on personal recognizance.
Bel Aire Municipal Court: schedule and rules
The City of Bel Aire publishes these details.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Courtroom | Bel Aire Community Room |
| Court | First Wednesday of every month |
| Trials | Third Thursday of every month |
| Court and police clerk | 316-744-2451, extension 134 |
| Mailing address for payments | Bel Aire Police Department, 7651 E Central Park Avenue, Bel Aire, KS 67226 |
The city lists the kinds of cases the court hears:
- City traffic violations
- DUI charges
- Parking violations
- Shoplifting
- City code violations, such as neglected properties
Courtroom rules. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Turn off cell phones. No food or drink. No hats or caps. The city notes that the judge, the court clerk and Bel Aire police officers attend every session.
Paying a Bel Aire fine: watch the fees
Bel Aire is specific about payment fees, which is useful to know before you choose how to pay.
| How you pay | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cash or check, in person at the Police Department inside City Hall | None |
| Credit card | 3.95%, with a $2.50 minimum, effective August 1, 2025 |
| Online portal, under $100 | $1.00 processing fee |
| Online portal, $100 or more | $2.50 processing fee |
People who are not required to appear in court may pay online. On a $300 fine, the card fee is $11.85. Cash or a check costs nothing extra.
A fine is not a bond. A bond gets a person out of jail and comes back or is released when the case ends. A fine is the penalty after a plea or a finding of guilt.
What a once a month court means for you
| Situation | Why the schedule matters |
|---|---|
| You bonded out with a Bel Aire court date | It may be weeks away. Put it in your phone and confirm it with the clerk |
| You miss the first Wednesday | The next regular court day is a month later, and a warrant can be issued in the meantime |
| You want a trial | Trials are on the third Thursday |
| You are on bond for a month or more | Every bond condition applies that whole time |
That last row matters to cosigners. A cosigner’s responsibility lasts until the case is closed, which takes longer in a court that sits once a month. Read bail bond cosigner responsibilities.
To confirm a date, call the clerk. Our guide on how to check a court date in Sedgwick County lists the other courts’ numbers too.
Shoplifting and DUI in a city court
The city names both as cases its court hears, so two points from state law are worth knowing.
Shoplifting. Theft under $1,500 is a misdemeanor, but K.S.A. 21-5801 makes a theft of $50 or more a felony for a person with two or more theft convictions in the past five years. A quick guilty plea in a city court can matter years later. See theft bail bonds in Wichita.
DUI. A driver has 14 days from the officer’s notice to request a license hearing, no matter which court has the criminal case. City DUI convictions count toward a second or third offense under K.S.A. 8-1567. See DUI bail bonds in Wichita.
Which cases go to Wichita instead?
| Case | Court |
|---|---|
| Bel Aire Police citation or city charge | Bel Aire Municipal Court |
| Sheriff or Highway Patrol citation, such as on K-254 | Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main |
| Any felony | Sedgwick County District Court |
For felonies, see felony bail bonds in Wichita. For county traffic cases and suspended licenses, see traffic warrants in Wichita.
If there is a Bel Aire warrant
- Call the clerk at 316-744-2451, extension 134, and ask what the judge requires.
- Ask whether the warrant has a bond amount.
- If it does, arrange the bond before you surrender. See walk through bonds in Wichita.
A warrant from any Kansas court can be served during a traffic stop anywhere in the state.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bel Aire Municipal Court?
The first Wednesday of every month. Trials are scheduled for the third Thursday.
Where do I pay a Bel Aire ticket?
In person at the Bel Aire Police Department inside City Hall, online through the city’s payment portal, or by mail to 7651 E Central Park Avenue, Bel Aire, KS 67226.
Does Bel Aire have its own jail?
Bel Aire arrests are booked at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility in Wichita.
Can a Wichita bondsman post bond on a Bel Aire case?
Yes. The bond is posted at the county jail in Wichita.
Is there a fee to pay a Bel Aire fine by card?
Yes. The city charges 3.95% with a $2.50 minimum on credit cards. Cash and checks have no fee.
Call Case Bail Bonds
We are a family owned company run by Tyson and Rachel Case. Call (316) 900-1667 or visit 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214.
Sources
- City of Bel Aire, Municipal Court
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
- K.S.A. 12-4213, persons under arrest in municipal cases, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 21-5801, theft
- K.S.A. 22-2809b, compensated sureties
Court schedules and fees change. Confirm them with the city. This article is general information, not legal advice.
