Office of the Cherokee County Attorney · Columbus, Kansas (620) 304-3020 ext. 6 · info@cherokeecountyattorney.com

Juvenile & Traffic

Juvenile offender cases, traffic offenses, and related diversion programs.

Juvenile Offender Cases

Juvenile offender cases are governed by the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code and differ from adult criminal cases. Proceedings and records may be subject to special confidentiality, procedure, and disposition rules. A juvenile and the juvenile's parent or guardian should obtain case-specific advice from the juvenile's lawyer.

Traffic Cases

The County Attorney's Office prosecutes traffic matters referred to it within its jurisdiction. The charge, possible penalty, licensing consequences, insurance consequences, and available procedures depend on the citation, driving history, license type, and other facts.

Traffic Diversion

For eligible traffic offenses, a diversion agreement may be offered. Successful completion can result in dismissal of the charge, helping to keep a clean driving record where appropriate.

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DUI Diversion

The office maintains a separate DUI diversion application with terms specific to driving under the influence cases.

Download DUI Diversion Application (PDF) ›

Note: Submitting a diversion application is not an admission of guilt and does not guarantee diversion will be offered. Each application is reviewed individually by the County Attorney's Office.

Last reviewed July 11, 2026.