Probation violation bail bonds in Wichita are possible in some cases and not in others, and the difference comes down to what kind of hold is on the jail record. A warrant signed by a judge may carry a bond amount. An arrest and detain order from a probation officer does not, and the Sedgwick County Sheriff will not take a bond on it. A state parole hold cannot be bonded at all. This page explains how to tell which one you are dealing with and what happens next.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway, three blocks from the jail at 141 W Elm. Call (316) 900-1667 and we will read the record with you.
On this page
- The 3 kinds of holds
- What Kansas law says about a probation violation arrest
- How do probation violation bail bonds in Wichita work?
- What happens at the probation violation hearing?
- Technical violation or new crime?
- Probation is not parole
- Frequently asked questions
- Call a Wichita bondsman
The 3 kinds of holds
| Hold | Who issues it | Can it be bonded? |
|---|---|---|
| Probation violation warrant | The judge in the original case | Yes, if the judge set a bond amount |
| Arrest and detain order | A court services or community corrections officer | Not at the jail. A judge has to set bond first |
| Parole violation hold | Kansas Department of Corrections | No |
The Sheriff’s bond page is direct about the last two. It lists State Arrest and Detain Orders and State parole violations among inmates who are not bondable at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility.
How to tell which one it is
Look the person up on the Sedgwick County inmate search. Each line shows a charge or hold and a bond amount. A probation violation with a dollar figure next to it came from a judge’s warrant. A line that reads $0.00 on a probation matter usually means a detain order or a judge who ordered no bond. Our page on what no bond means in Sedgwick County explains the $0.00 line.
What Kansas law says about a probation violation arrest
K.S.A. 22-3716 is the statute. It gives two routes into custody.
- A warrant or a notice to appear from the court. The judge can issue either one when a violation is alleged.
- Arrest without a warrant by the supervising officer. A court services officer or community corrections officer can make the arrest, or deputize another officer to do it, on a written or verbal statement that the person violated the conditions of release. A written statement delivered to the jail is enough to hold the person. That written statement is what people call an arrest and detain order.
The statute then says something families should know: the provisions on release on bail for people charged with a crime apply to people arrested for a probation violation. In plain terms, a judge can set a bond. It does not happen at the booking desk. It happens when the case reaches a judge.
How do probation violation bail bonds in Wichita work?
If the record shows a bond amount, it works like any other bond. A bondsman posts it at the jail. K.S.A. 22-2809b sets the premium at no less than 10% of the bond, with at least half of that paid before posting.
| Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $250 | $125 |
| $5,000 | $500 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $1,250 |
If the record shows no bond, there are three things to do:
- Find out who the supervising officer is and ask whether the officer will lift the detain order or recommend release.
- Hire a lawyer or ask for appointed counsel. The statute gives the right to a lawyer at the violation hearing, appointed if the person cannot afford one. A lawyer can ask the judge to set a bond.
- Have the bond paperwork ready so it can be posted as soon as a judge sets an amount.
If there is also a new charge, both lines have to be cleared. Posting bond on the new charge does nothing about the probation hold. This is a common and costly mistake. See arrested again while on bond in Kansas for how stacked cases work.
What happens at the probation violation hearing?
K.S.A. 22-3716 requires the court to bring the person in for a hearing without unnecessary delay. It is held in open court at the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N Main, and the docket lists it as a probation violation hearing.
- The State has to prove the violation.
- The person has the right to a lawyer and may present witnesses and evidence.
- The person can waive the hearing and admit the violation.
The judge then chooses from a set list. For most felony cases:
| Outcome | What it means |
|---|---|
| Continue or modify probation | Back on supervision, sometimes with new conditions |
| Jail sanction of 2 or 3 days | Short stays that cannot total more than 18 days over the term |
| Up to 60 days in county jail | A longer sanction for a violation finding |
| Revocation | The person serves the original sentence, or a shorter one |
In misdemeanor cases the judge can order up to 60 days in the county jail or revoke probation.
A judge can skip the lesser sanctions and revoke in certain situations, including a new crime, absconding or a finding that public safety requires it. A new felony committed while on felony probation also triggers K.S.A. 21-6606, which requires the new sentence to run consecutively to the old one.
Technical violation or new crime?
It changes everything about bond.
| Type | Examples | Typical bond picture |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Missed appointment, failed drug test, unpaid costs, moved without notice | Often a short hold and a sanction. A bond may never be needed |
| New crime | A new arrest for anything | A hold on the old case and a bond on the new one |
| Absconding | Stopped reporting and left | The hardest to bond. Judges weigh the risk of flight |
If the violation is a missed office visit, the fastest way out is often the officer, not a bondsman. Tell us what the violation is and we will tell you honestly whether a bond will help.
Probation is not parole
People use the words as if they mean the same thing. They do not.
- Probation is supervision in place of prison. It is run by Court Services or by Sedgwick County Community Corrections, and a district judge decides what happens after a violation.
- Parole or postrelease supervision comes after prison. It is run by the Kansas Department of Corrections. A parole hold is handled by the state, and the Sheriff lists it as not bondable.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bond out on a probation violation in Kansas?
Yes, when a judge has set a bond. Kansas law applies the ordinary bail rules to probation violation arrests. An arrest and detain order has no bond until a judge sets one.
How long can someone be held on a probation violation?
The statute says the hearing must come without unnecessary delay and sets no fixed number of days.
Will a bondsman write a bond on a probation violation?
Often, yes. Expect questions about the person’s history of reporting and appearing, and expect a cosigner. Read bail bond cosigner responsibilities.
Does posting bond end the violation?
No. The hearing still happens, and the person must appear.
What if the original charge was a felony?
See felony bail bonds in Wichita for how felony bonds are set.
Call a Wichita bondsman
Case Bail Bonds is family owned and run by Tyson and Rachel Case. We are open 24 hours at 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Call (316) 900-1667.
Sources
- K.S.A. 22-3716, violation of probation and arrest procedure, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
- K.S.A. 22-2809b, compensated sureties
- K.S.A. 21-6606, multiple sentences
- 18th Judicial District Court, adult probation
This article is general information checked against the sources above in October 2026. It is not legal advice.
