Bail bonds in Valley Center are posted in Wichita, about 12 miles to the south, because the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility at 141 W Elm books people arrested there. Valley Center’s own court meets only two Wednesday evenings a month, at the Community Building on East Clay. That schedule is easy to miss and has a long gap between dates, so the details below matter. This page covers booking, bond and the court’s dockets.
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
- After a Valley Center arrest: where to look and where to go
- How do bail bonds in Valley Center work?
- Valley Center Municipal Court: dockets and contacts
- Evening court: what to plan for
- City case or county case?
- Valley Center warrants
- Frequently asked questions
- Call Case Bail Bonds
After a Valley Center arrest: where to look and where to go
The Sedgwick County Sheriff states that the detention facility books inmates for all Sedgwick County municipalities. Valley Center’s court page also links to the county’s jail inmate search.
| Step | Where |
|---|---|
| Find the booking and bond amounts | Sedgwick County jail inmate search |
| Post bond and pick the person up | 141 W Elm, Wichita |
| Pay a city fine or ask the clerk a question | City Hall, 121 S Meridian, Valley Center |
| Attend city court | Community Building, 314 E Clay, Valley Center |
| Attend court on a felony or a state charge | Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main, Wichita |
Notice that the clerk’s office and the courtroom are in two different buildings. Fines are paid at City Hall. Court is held at the Community Building.
Our Sedgwick County inmate search page explains how to read the record. Each charge has its own line and bond amount.
How do bail bonds in Valley Center work?
The steps are the same as for any city in the county.
- Booking in Wichita.
- Bond is set. K.S.A. 12-4213 requires that within 18 hours of custody on a city charge. With court only twice a month, nobody waits for the next docket to get a bond amount.
- Bond is posted at the county jail.
- Release, with a date for the next Valley Center docket or for District Court.
A person arrested without a warrant on a city charge and held 48 hours with no first appearance before a municipal judge must be released on personal recognizance under the same statute.
| Way to post | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Own recognizance | $0 | A Valley Center address is inside the metro area the Sheriff requires. The booking sergeant decides |
| Cash | Full amount | Refunded after the case, less fines and costs |
| Bondsman | At least 10% | Half of that minimum is due before posting |
| Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $250 | $25 | $12.50 |
| $750 | $75 | $37.50 |
| $1,500 | $150 | $75 |
| $5,000 | $500 | $250 |
The minimums are set by K.S.A. 22-2809b. More amounts are in how much a bond costs in Kansas. For signature release, see OR bond in Sedgwick County.
Valley Center Municipal Court: dockets and contacts
The City of Valley Center publishes the following.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Courtroom | Valley Center Community Building, 314 E Clay, Valley Center, KS 67147 |
| Clerk’s office | City Hall, 121 S Meridian |
| Phone | 316-755-7310, extension 112 |
| courtclerk@valleycenterks.gov | |
| Clerk’s hours | Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 7:00 a.m. to noon |
| Court days | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month |
| November and December | 2nd Wednesday only |
| Docket | Time |
|---|---|
| Traffic | 6:00 p.m. |
| Misdemeanors and other matters | 7:00 p.m. |
| Trials | 8:30 a.m., on the 2nd Wednesday only |
The city asks people to use the front parking lot and front entrance and to be on time, since the pace of the docket varies. The court hears charges under the Valley Center Municipal Code. The clerk reports case results to the Kansas Division of Vehicles, so a traffic conviction here reaches your driving record.
Why the schedule matters for your bond
Two Wednesdays a month means a missed date can leave you with a warrant for two weeks or more before the next regular docket. In November and December there is only one court day a month. If you bonded out on a Valley Center case in the fall, write down the date and check it with the clerk. Do not assume court is every other week.
Evening court: what to plan for
Valley Center holds its regular dockets in the evening. That helps people who cannot leave a day shift.
- Traffic cases are called at 6:00 p.m. and misdemeanors at 7:00 p.m. Come to the right one.
- Bring your citation or bond paperwork and a photo ID.
- Bring proof if you fixed something, such as insurance or registration.
- Arrange child care for a weeknight.
- If you work second shift, ask your employer for the night off well ahead. See will I lose my job after an arrest.
City case or county case?
| Case | Court |
|---|---|
| Valley Center Police citation or complaint under city code | Valley Center Municipal Court |
| Sheriff or Highway Patrol citation | Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main |
| Any felony | Sedgwick County District Court |
For county traffic cases, see traffic warrants in Wichita. For felonies, see felony bail bonds in Wichita. On a DUI, the 14 day license deadline applies no matter which court has the case. See DUI bail bonds in Wichita.
Valley Center warrants
The city keeps an active warrants page and links to the Sedgwick County and Wichita warrant searches as well. A person can have warrants in more than one court, and each one has to be cleared with the court that issued it.
- Check all three lists. Our Wichita warrant search page has the county and Wichita lookups.
- Call the Valley Center clerk at 316-755-7310, extension 112, and ask what the judge requires.
- Line up a bond first if the warrant carries one. A planned surrender is covered in walk through bonds in Wichita.
A warrant can be served at any stop in Kansas, on Meridian, on I-135 or in another county.
Frequently asked questions
When is Valley Center Municipal Court?
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, and only the 2nd Wednesday in November and December. Traffic is at 6:00 p.m. and misdemeanors at 7:00 p.m.
Where is Valley Center Municipal Court held?
At the Valley Center Community Building, 314 E Clay. The clerk’s office is at City Hall, 121 S Meridian.
Does Valley Center have a jail?
Valley Center arrests are booked at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility in Wichita.
Can a Wichita bondsman post a Valley Center bond?
Yes. The bond is posted at the county jail in Wichita.
Where do I pay a Valley Center fine?
The Municipal Court Clerk takes fine payments at City Hall, 121 S Meridian.
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 Valley Center, 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. 12-4301, appearance bonds in municipal court
- K.S.A. 22-2809b, compensated sureties
Court schedules change. Confirm dates with the Valley Center court. This article is general information, not legal advice.
