One of the complications of living in Manhattan is the close proximity of Pottawatomie County. The county line between Pottawatomie County and Riley County essentially runs down Tuttle Creak Blvd. This means a fair portion of the business that serve Manhattan, KS are actually in Pottawatomie County.
When an alleged crime is committed in Pottawatomie County, you must go to Westmoreland, KS to the Pottawatomie County District Court. This can be very inconvenient as the drive takes about a 30-minutes from Manhattan.
The rules are different in Pottawatomie County District Court for certain things such as applying for diversion. For example, for an MIP in Manhattan, applying for a diversion is free. In Pott County, there is a $10.00 diversion application fee which must be paid at the time you apply for diversion or it won't be accepted.
Someone who is a resident or is just visiting the Manhattan, KS area could find themselves in any of the three Courts: Pott County District Court, Riley County District Court, or Manhattan Municipal Court. Naturally, things can get complicated in a hurry.
Be sure to speak with a Manhattan, KS attorney who is familiar with the unique rules of each court who can also help you get clarity when things get complicated and assist in resolving your legal matter
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