Domestic violence bail bonds in Wichita follow rules that other bonds do not. Kansas officers must make an arrest when they find probable cause. The Sedgwick County Jail holds the person for a court ordered cooling off period before any bond can be posted. Every bond then carries a no contact condition that lasts at least 72 hours. This page explains each step so a family knows what to expect before the first phone call.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway, three blocks from the jail at 141 W Elm. Call (316) 900-1667 at any hour.
On this page
- Why did police have to make an arrest?
- How do domestic violence bail bonds in Wichita work?
- What is the 72 hour no contact rule?
- What happens if the no contact order is broken?
- Kansas domestic battery penalties
- Frequently asked questions
- If you are the person who was hurt
- Call a Wichita bondsman
Why did police have to make an arrest?
Kansas does not leave this to the officer’s choice. K.S.A. 22-2307 requires every law enforcement agency in the state to have a written domestic violence policy, and that policy must direct officers to arrest when they have probable cause to believe a domestic violence crime was committed. The two exceptions are no probable cause and conduct that was self defense. When both people claim to be the victim, the officer has to weigh each complaint on its own.
So the arrest does not mean the other person pressed charges. It also means the other person cannot cancel the arrest at the scene. From that point the case belongs to the prosecutor: the City of Wichita for a city charge, or the Sedgwick County District Attorney for a state charge.
How do domestic violence bail bonds in Wichita work?
- Booking. Wichita Police, the Sheriff and the smaller city departments all book adults at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility, 141 W Elm.
- Cooling off hold. The Sheriff’s bond page says people booked for domestic violence must serve a court ordered cooling off period before they can bond out. The length and the bond amount vary by municipality, so a Wichita city case and a Derby or Haysville case can run on different clocks.
- Bond amount. The court sets it. A violation of a domestic violence bond or of a protection from abuse order always requires a bond, so release on a signature alone is off the table for those.
- Posting. A bondsman posts a surety bond at the jail in person. Under K.S.A. 22-2809b the premium is at least 10% of the bond, with at least half of that paid before posting.
- Release. The person is released with paperwork that lists the conditions and the court date.
We can tell you when the hold ends and what the bond is once the booking shows on the Sedgwick County inmate search. You can start the paperwork during the hold so the bond is ready the minute the jail will accept it.
What is the 72 hour no contact rule?
K.S.A. 22-2802 says that a bond for a person felony or a person misdemeanor must bar the defendant from contact with the alleged victim for at least 72 hours, unless the judge makes a specific finding otherwise. Domestic battery is a person crime, so the rule applies. K.S.A. 12-4301 puts the same 72 hour condition on bonds in municipal courts, which covers a city case at Wichita Municipal Court.
Here is what no contact means in practice:
- No calls, texts, social media messages or letters
- No messages passed through friends or family
- No going to the home, even if your name is on the lease or the mortgage
- No contact even if the other person reaches out first
Seventy two hours is the floor. Judges often keep a no contact order in place for the life of the case. Read the bond paperwork. It controls, not this article.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does it last? | At least 72 hours. Often until the case ends. |
| Who does it bind? | The defendant only. |
| Can the victim lift it? | No. Only the judge can change it. |
| What if it is broken? | The bond can be revoked and a new arrest made. |
Plan where the released person will stay before the bond is posted. A parent’s house in Riverside or a friend’s couch in south Wichita works. The shared home does not.
What happens if the no contact order is broken?
K.S.A. 22-2807 lets the court revoke a bond for a violation of its conditions. A warrant is issued, the person goes back to 141 W Elm, and the judge sets a new bond that is usually higher. The premium paid on the first bond is not returned. Breaking the order can also bring a new criminal charge.
The order binds the defendant. If the protected person calls or comes over, the defendant is still the one who can be arrested. The safe answer is to not pick up and to tell your lawyer.
Kansas domestic battery penalties
Domestic battery is defined in K.S.A. 21-5414. It covers causing bodily harm to a family or household member or a dating partner, or making physical contact in a rude, insulting or angry way.
| Offense | Class | Jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Class B person misdemeanor | 48 hours to 6 months | $200 to $500 |
| Second within 5 years | Class A person misdemeanor | 90 days to 1 year | $500 to $1,000 |
| Third or later within 5 years | Person felony | 90 days to 1 year | $1,000 to $7,500 |
| Aggravated domestic battery | Severity level 7 person felony | Set by the sentencing grid | Set by the court |
Aggravated domestic battery means impeding breathing or blood flow, such as by strangulation. Prior city convictions and diversions count toward the number. The statute allows a diversion for domestic battery no more than twice in five years.
Bond amounts track the charge. A first misdemeanor in city court is usually far lower than a felony filed at the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main. For how battery bonds compare, see how much bail is for assault.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bond someone out of jail with a no contact order?
Yes, once the cooling off hold has run. The order does not stop the bond. It stops contact after release. If you are the protected person, think hard before you sign as the cosigner, because your home cannot be the release address.
Can the victim drop the charges in Kansas?
No. The prosecutor decides whether the case goes forward. A victim can talk to the prosecutor’s office, but cannot dismiss the case.
How long is the cooling off hold in Wichita?
The court sets it and the Sheriff says it varies by municipality. Call us with the name and we will check the booking for the release time.
Can I get my clothes, work tools or medication from the house?
Not by going there yourself during the order. Ask your attorney or the court how to arrange it.
Does a domestic battery arrest affect gun rights?
It can. Federal law restricts firearm possession after a domestic violence conviction. Ask a Kansas criminal defense attorney about your case.
If you are the person who was hurt
Kansas law requires officers to tell you that the arrested person may be released after a short time and that a bond condition may bar contact for 72 hours. If contact happens, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline answers 24 hours a day at 1-800-799-7233. The 18th Judicial District Court has a protection from abuse office at the courthouse.
Call a Wichita bondsman
Case Bail Bonds is a family owned company run by Tyson and Rachel Case. Call (316) 900-1667 or visit 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. We offer payment plans and can explain what a cosigner agrees to. See also what happens after release on bond.
Sources
- K.S.A. 22-2307, domestic violence calls and arrest policies, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2802, conditions of release and the 72 hour no contact rule
- K.S.A. 21-5414, domestic battery
- K.S.A. 22-2807, bond revocation and forfeiture
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
This article is general information checked against the sources above in October 2026. It is not legal advice.
