Walk through bonds in Wichita are a way to deal with an active warrant on your own schedule. You confirm the warrant and its bond amount, complete the bail paperwork ahead of time and then turn yourself in. You are booked, the bondsman posts the bond and you are released with a new court date. The alternative is waiting to be arrested at a traffic stop or at work, with nothing arranged. This page explains which warrants qualify and how the process runs in Sedgwick County.
Case Bail Bonds offers walk through bonds from 705 N Broadway, three blocks from the jail. Call (316) 900-1667 to start.
On this page
- What is a walk through bond?
- Which warrants can be handled this way?
- How do walk through bonds in Wichita work?
- Is there another way to clear a warrant in Sedgwick County?
- How long does it take?
- Why not wait and see?
- Frequently asked questions
- Start with a phone call
What is a walk through bond?
It is an ordinary surety bond, posted on a planned surrender. Nothing about the bond itself is special. What changes is the order of events. The paperwork and the premium are handled before the person is in custody, so the bondsman can post the bond as soon as booking allows.
It works because of one line in Kansas law. K.S.A. 22-2304 requires every arrest warrant to state the amount of the appearance bond. The number exists before the arrest, which means a bond can be lined up before the arrest too.
Which warrants can be handled this way?
| Warrant or hold | Walk through possible? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest warrant with a bond amount | Yes | The amount is on the warrant |
| Bench warrant with a bond amount | Usually | The judge set a figure when issuing it |
| Wichita city warrant with a bond amount | Yes | Posted at the same jail |
| Cash only warrant | No bondsman needed | The full amount must be paid in cash. No checks |
| No bond warrant | No | A judge has to see the person first |
| Arrest and detain order from a probation officer | No | The Sheriff lists these as not bondable |
| Out of state warrant | No | No bond until a Sedgwick County judge sets one |
If you are not sure which kind you have, read bench warrant vs arrest warrant in Kansas. For probation matters, see probation violation bail bonds in Wichita.
How do walk through bonds in Wichita work?
1. Confirm the warrant
Find out which court issued it, the case number and the bond amount. Our Wichita warrant search page lists the official lookups for city and county warrants, and we can run a check for you.
2. Make sure it can be bonded
Look at the type of bond. A dollar amount with no restriction can be posted by a bondsman. Cash only means exactly that. No bond means the judge wants the person in front of them.
3. Do the paperwork and the premium first
You and your cosigner complete the application. K.S.A. 22-2809b sets the premium at no less than 10% of the bond, and at least half of that minimum has to be paid before the bond is posted.
| Bond on the warrant | Minimum premium | Minimum due before posting |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $50 | $25 |
| $1,500 | $150 | $75 |
| $5,000 | $500 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
4. Turn yourself in
Booking for every court in the county happens at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility, 141 W Elm. Bring a photo ID. Leave jewelry, cash and anything you do not need at home, because all of it has to be inventoried.
5. The bond is posted
Kansas law requires the bondsman to be physically present at the jail and to sign the bond there. Booking still has to be completed first: photo, fingerprints and a check for other warrants or holds.
6. Release with a new court date
You leave with paperwork that lists the court, the date and any conditions. Then the real work starts, which is going to court. See court dates after bail.
Is there another way to clear a warrant in Sedgwick County?
Yes, and in some cases it avoids booking altogether. The Sheriff publishes instructions for having a warrant withdrawn, sorted by the letters in the case number.
| Case type | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| CR, criminal | Courtroom 1-1, first floor, 525 N Main | 10:00 to 10:30 AM, Monday through Friday |
| TR, traffic | District Attorney traffic office, 5th floor | Weekdays at 8:30 AM. Also 1:30 PM Monday through Wednesday |
| DM, child support | Court Trustee at the courthouse. Call 316-660-5909 or 316-660-5833 to confirm the floor | 8 AM to 4 PM |
For Courtroom 1-1 the instructions say to bring only a photo ID, with no cell phones, food, drink or children. They also say each warrant is treated on its own merit according to the charge. That means the judge may withdraw the warrant and give you a new date, or may have you taken into custody. Having a bond arranged before you walk into that courtroom covers the second outcome.
Which route is better depends on the charge and your history. A first missed traffic date is often handled at the traffic office. A felony warrant is a different conversation. Ask a lawyer, and call us with the case number so we can tell you what the bond is.
How long does it take?
There is no promised time. Booking speed depends on how busy the jail is. Case Bail Bonds reports an average release time of about 50 minutes on the bonds it posts. Three choices are in your control:
- Pick a weekday morning. Avoid the Sheriff’s shift changes at 6:30 to 7:15 AM and 2:30 to 3:15 PM.
- Come sober. A person who appears intoxicated can be held longer.
- Clear everything at once. If you have a city warrant and a county warrant, arrange bonds for both. One unpaid line keeps you in.
Why not wait and see?
A Kansas warrant does not expire with time. It can be served anywhere in the state under K.S.A. 22-2305. Waiting has three costs:
- You lose control of the timing. The arrest happens on someone else’s schedule.
- A second crime may attach. After a missed court date, K.S.A. 21-5915 makes it a crime to not surrender within 30 days of the bond forfeiture. See failure to appear in Kansas.
- Judges notice. K.S.A. 22-2802 tells a judge to weigh the record of appearing in court. Walking in on your own is the better record.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still get booked on a walk through bond?
Yes. You are booked and released on the bond. The difference is that the bond is ready.
Can I do a walk through on a warrant from another county?
Sometimes. Kansas law lets a person arrested on another county’s arrest warrant ask to post bond locally. Read out of county warrants in Kansas.
What if I qualify for release on my own signature?
Then you may not need a bondsman at all. See OR bond in Sedgwick County. A warrant for a missed court date makes that less likely.
Will my employer find out?
A planned surrender on a day off is far less visible than an arrest at work.
Can someone else pay for my walk through bond?
Yes. A family member can sign as cosigner and pay the premium.
Start with a phone call
Case Bail Bonds is family owned and run by Tyson and Rachel Case. Call (316) 900-1667 at any hour, or stop by 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214.
Sources
- K.S.A. 22-2304, form of warrant, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2809b, compensated sureties
- K.S.A. 22-2305, execution of a warrant
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, instructions to have a warrant withdrawn
- 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.
