Under the authority of the Kansas Judicial Branch and the laws of the State of Kansas, the Third Judicial District Court Services’ purpose is to hold adult and juvenile offenders accountable for their behaviors in a professional and ethical manner through the judicial process.
In Shawnee County, this is accomplished through Court Services Officers (CSOs) who prepare court reports and supervise offenders (probation). Also included is an array of specialty programs such as Child In Need of Care (CINC) supervision, adult and juvenile pre-trial bond supervision, juvenile offender house arrest and electronic monitoring, Drug Court, and Field Team Supervision.
