Sedgwick County pretrial services is a program run by the county Department of Corrections at 905 N Main in Wichita. Its staff interview people held at the Adult Detention Facility, give judges verified information about them, and supervise some defendants in the community while their cases are pending. Being released under supervision is not the same as being released on a bail bond, and a person can have both. This page explains how the program fits with Kansas law and what a person on supervision has to do to stay out.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway, a few blocks from both the jail and the pretrial office. Call (316) 900-1667 with questions about a bond.
On this page
- What does the Pretrial Services Program do?
- What Kansas law says about supervised release
- How does Sedgwick County pretrial services fit with a bail bond?
- What conditions can a judge add?
- 5 rules that keep you out
- What happens if you violate pretrial supervision?
- How a family can help
- Frequently asked questions
- Need the bond posted?
What does the Pretrial Services Program do?
The county describes the program in two parts.
- Evaluation. Staff conduct inmate evaluations to give the judicial system verified information, so that options other than jail can be considered.
- Supervision. The program supervises higher risk defendants so they can stay with their families and keep their jobs, while making sure they appear in court.
The stated mission is to divert appropriate inmates from the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility and to see that defendants come to court. The jail holds up to 1,500 people, and the county also runs an Annex and houses some inmates in other counties, so keeping low risk people out of a bed is a county priority as well as a personal one.
What Kansas law says about supervised release
Three statutes do the work.
| Statute | What it provides |
|---|---|
| K.S.A. 22-2802 | A judge may release a person under the supervision of a court services officer, and may charge up to $15 per week for it |
| K.S.A. 22-2814 | Each district court may set up release on recognizance and supervised release programs. Taking part is voluntary and does not affect the right to seek bond |
| K.S.A. 22-2816 | Supervised release is for people denied release on their own recognizance who are likely to appear and to cooperate |
K.S.A. 22-2816 also lists who is not eligible for a supervised release recommendation:
- People who are not Kansas residents
- People with a detainer from another state or a federal agency
- People who need physical or mental care or treatment, including for chemical dependency
When a judge orders supervised release, the officer prepares a written agreement and the defendant signs it. The agreement has to spell out the conditions and the consequences of breaking them.
How does Sedgwick County pretrial services fit with a bail bond?
There are four common combinations after a first appearance.
| What the judge orders | Money needed | Who is watching |
|---|---|---|
| Own recognizance, no supervision | None | Nobody. You just come to court |
| Own recognizance with pretrial supervision | None up front. Up to $15 a week if ordered | A supervision officer |
| Surety bond, no supervision | Premium of at least 10% | Your bondsman |
| Surety bond with pretrial supervision | Premium plus any supervision cost | Both |
That last row can happen on felony cases. The bond guarantees that you will appear. The supervision adds conditions the judge wants enforced between court dates. One does not replace the other, and K.S.A. 22-2814 says taking part in a program does not change your right to post bond.
For signature release rules at the jail, see OR bond in Sedgwick County. For how felony bonds are set, see felony bail bonds in Wichita.
What conditions can a judge add?
K.S.A. 22-2802 gives the list. A judge may:
- Place the person in the custody of a designated person or organization that agrees to supervise them
- Restrict travel, association and where the person lives
- Order house arrest
- Order supervision by a court services officer
- Require a drug and alcohol evaluation on a felony charge
- Add any other condition reasonably needed to assure appearance, such as returning to custody during set hours
- Bar contact with the alleged victim for at least 72 hours on a person crime
The appearance bond has to list every condition. Read it the day you get it. If something is unclear, ask your lawyer before you guess.
5 rules that keep you out
Supervision officers and bondsmen look for the same things. These five cover most of them.
- Report when and how you are told. Follow the schedule in your agreement. A missed check in is a violation even if you had a good reason and told nobody.
- Keep your address and phone number current. Tell the officer, your lawyer and your bondsman before you move.
- Stay clean if testing is ordered. A positive test is a violation.
- Follow the no contact and travel limits exactly. See can you leave Kansas while on bond.
- Go to every court date. Use our guide on how to check a court date in Sedgwick County the week of each hearing.
What happens if you violate pretrial supervision?
The officer reports the violation to the court. From there, K.S.A. 22-2807 applies.
| Violation | What the court can do |
|---|---|
| Missed court date | Forfeit the bond and issue a warrant |
| Any other violation, such as a missed check in or a failed test | Revoke the bond. A warrant is issued, and the judge sets a new bond after the arrest |
A new bond after a revocation is usually higher, and the first premium is not credited toward it. Supervised release itself ends in one of two ways under K.S.A. 22-2816: a court order revoking the release, or the final disposition of the charges.
If you were arrested on a new charge while under supervision, read arrested again while on bond in Kansas.
How a family can help
- Give accurate information early. Pretrial staff verify what a defendant tells them. A family member who answers the phone and confirms an address and a job makes the report stronger.
- Offer a stable place to stay. Judges weigh residence and family ties under K.S.A. 22-2802.
- Come to the first appearance. A relative in the courtroom shows the ties the statute asks about. See first appearance in Sedgwick County.
- Help with rides. The pretrial office, the courthouse and City Hall are all on North Main within a few blocks of each other.
Frequently asked questions
Is pretrial services the same as probation?
No. Probation comes after a conviction. Pretrial supervision applies while the case is pending and the person is presumed innocent.
Does pretrial supervision cost money?
It can. K.S.A. 22-2802 allows a court to charge up to $15 per week of supervision, and those costs can also be assessed at sentencing.
Can I have a bondsman and be on pretrial supervision at once?
Yes. The judge can order both.
Can I ask for pretrial supervision in place of a bond I cannot afford?
Your lawyer can ask the judge to review release conditions. The court must hear that request without unnecessary delay.
Where is the pretrial services office?
The county lists the program at the Department of Corrections, 905 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67203.
Need the bond posted?
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
- Sedgwick County Department of Corrections, criminal justice alternative programs
- K.S.A. 22-2802, release before trial, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2814, release on recognizance and supervised release programs
- K.S.A. 22-2816, supervised release
- K.S.A. 22-2807, forfeiture and revocation of appearance bonds
This article is general information checked against the sources above in October 2026. It is not legal advice.
