Bail bonds in Goddard are posted in Wichita, because that is where Goddard arrests are booked. The city is about 15 miles west of downtown on US-54, inside Sedgwick County, and the county jail at 141 W Elm books people for every municipality in the county. Which court hears the case depends on who made the arrest and what the charge is. This page sorts out the three possibilities and explains how to get someone released.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway in Wichita, three blocks from the jail. Call (316) 900-1667, 24 hours a day.
On this page
- Which court has a Goddard case?
- Where is someone taken after a Goddard arrest?
- How do bail bonds in Goddard work?
- Traffic tickets, suspended licenses and warrants
- Charges that come with extra rules
- What to have ready when you call
- Frequently asked questions
- Call Case Bail Bonds
Which court has a Goddard case?
Start with the ticket or the bond paperwork. The agency that wrote it usually tells you the court.
| Who made the arrest or wrote the ticket | Charge | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard Police Department | City ordinance violation: traffic, misdemeanor, code | Goddard Municipal Court, 118 N Main, Goddard, KS 67052 |
| Sedgwick County Sheriff or Kansas Highway Patrol | Traffic or state misdemeanor | Sedgwick County District Court, 525 N Main, Wichita |
| Any agency | Felony | Sedgwick County District Court, 525 N Main, Wichita |
The split matters on the west side. US-54 through Goddard is patrolled by more than one agency, so two drivers stopped a mile apart can end up in different courts. The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s traffic page states the rule for county cases: a citation from the Sheriff’s Office or the Highway Patrol means appearing at the Sedgwick County Courthouse on the date on the ticket. The District Court traffic line is 316-660-9150.
For a city case, call Goddard Municipal Court at 316-794-2441 to confirm your date and what to bring. A city court does not sit every day, so check before you drive to North Main Street in Goddard.
Where is someone taken after a Goddard arrest?
To the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility, 141 W Elm, Wichita. The Sheriff states that the facility books inmates for all Sedgwick County municipalities.
That means three things for a family in Goddard:
- The booking will appear on the Sedgwick County inmate search, with each charge and its bond amount on a separate line.
- The bond is posted in downtown Wichita, not in Goddard.
- Pick up is in downtown Wichita too. See our guide to a Sedgwick County Jail release.
From Goddard, take Kellogg east to downtown. The jail is on Elm Street, just north of the county courthouse.
How do bail bonds in Goddard work?
- Booking. Photo, fingerprints, property and a check for other warrants.
- Bond is set. On a city charge, K.S.A. 12-4213 requires bond to be set within 18 hours of the person being placed in custody. A person arrested without a warrant and held 48 hours without a first appearance before a municipal judge must be released on personal recognizance.
- Bond is posted. One of three ways, below.
- Release and a court date. Read the paperwork for the court and any conditions.
Three ways to post
| Way | Cost | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Own recognizance | $0 | Local residents the booking sergeant approves |
| Cash | The full amount, refunded after the case less costs and fines | Small bonds, when you can spare the money |
| Bondsman | At least 10% of the bond, with half of that due before posting | Larger bonds, or when cash is tight |
A Goddard address helps with the first one. The Sheriff limits release on a signature to people who live in the metro area, which includes Sedgwick County. The exceptions are in our guide to the OR bond in Sedgwick County. After a DUI arrest, the person must wait for a sober adult or for up to four hours of observation.
What a bondsman costs
K.S.A. 22-2809b sets the minimum.
| Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $50 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $100 | $50 |
| $2,500 | $250 | $125 |
| $7,500 | $750 | $375 |
The bondsman has to be physically present at the jail to sign. Being three blocks from 141 W Elm is why a family in Goddard does not have to make the drive at 3 a.m. just to post a bond. Kansas law allows payment by card or electronic transfer, and the bondsman goes to the jail.
Traffic tickets, suspended licenses and warrants
Traffic stops lead to a bond in three situations.
Driving while suspended. Under K.S.A. 8-262, a first conviction is a class B misdemeanor with at least five days in jail, and a second is a class A misdemeanor. The District Attorney runs a diversion program for some first time cases in District Court.
A missed court date. For a county traffic case, the District Attorney’s traffic page says to go to the morning traffic docket at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, on the first floor of the courthouse. For a Goddard city case, call the Goddard court.
An old warrant. A warrant from any Kansas court can be served during a stop on US-54. If you know you have one, a planned surrender with a bond arranged is easier than a roadside arrest. See walk through bonds in Wichita and bench warrant vs arrest warrant in Kansas.
Charges that come with extra rules
- DUI. A 14 day deadline applies to the driver’s license. See DUI bail bonds in Wichita.
- Domestic battery. A cooling off period before bonding, and a no contact condition of at least 72 hours after. See domestic violence bail bonds in Wichita.
- Felonies. The case goes to District Court. See felony bail bonds in Wichita and the first appearance in Sedgwick County.
- Cash only bonds. These must be paid in full. See cash only bonds in Sedgwick County.
What to have ready when you call
- Full legal name and date of birth of the person arrested
- Which agency made the arrest, if you know
- The bond amount from the jail record
- Your own photo ID and a phone number
- A way to pay at least half of the 10% premium
Frequently asked questions
Does Goddard have its own jail?
Goddard arrests are booked at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility in Wichita.
Where is Goddard Municipal Court?
118 N Main, Goddard, KS 67052. The phone number is 316-794-2441. Confirm hours and court days with the city before you go.
I got a ticket from a trooper in Goddard. Which court?
The Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main in Wichita. Highway Patrol and Sheriff citations go to District Court.
Can I pay a Goddard bond in Goddard?
Bonds for people in custody are posted at the county jail in Wichita.
How long does release take?
There is no fixed time. It depends on how busy the jail is and whether there are other holds on the record.
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 Goddard, Municipal Court
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
- Sedgwick County District Attorney, Traffic Division
- K.S.A. 12-4213, persons under arrest in municipal cases, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2809b, compensated sureties
Court schedules change. Confirm dates with the court. This article is general information, not legal advice.
