ADDITIONAL CASE FOLLOW-UP:
The sheriff’s office will assign a follow-up detective to your case if specific solvability factors are present. The assigned detective will contact you once the detective receives the report. All reports are reviewed by the Detective Captain; however, if no solvability factors are present, no follow-up investigation will be conducted unless further information is developed about your case.
If you receive further information about your case, contact the sheriff's office between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at 620-694-2735 and you will be put in contact with the detective assigned to your case.

SOLVABILITY FACTORS CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING ACTIVE CASE FOLLOW-UP:

1. The suspect(s) identity is known.
2. The suspect could be identified (witnesses, description, photographs, line-up).
3. The vehicle used can be identified (description, tag number, damage).
4. There is traceable property (serial numbers, model numbers, other identification).
5. Evidence left at the scene could lead to an apprehension.
6. A significant modus operandi (method of operation) could be developed.
7. There was a limited opportunity to commit the crime.
8. The crime would arouse such public interest that public assistance could lead to the solution of the crime.
9. There is reason to believe further investigation could lead to the solution of the crime.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
The Reno County Sheriff’s Office is actively committed to intervention and prosecution of all domestic violence cases. Criminal charges are filed by the state and not by the victim of domestic violence. A case will not be dismissed because the victim requests that the charges be dismissed. Prosecution is at the discretion of the District Attorney. Information about your case may be made public. The victim of a crime or the victim’s family shall be notified by the District Attorney of the right to be present at any public hearing where the accused or the convicted person has the right to appear and be heard.

If you are identified as a victim of a Domestic Violence case filed by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, you should be aware of certain conditions which apply to the case and the suspect.

A four-hour hold is placed on Domestic Violence arrestees. This means the person arrested, will not be allowed to bond out for at least four hours. In some cases, a longer hold is applied.

The District Court places a no-contact order on the suspect after a Domestic Violence arrest. This means the suspect is not allowed to contact the victim after his/her release from jail. The no contact order is in place until the judge dismisses the order. If the suspect contacts you while the no-contact order is in place, contact the police or sheriff at your location for investigation and possible charges against the suspect.

The Reno County Sheriff’s Office participates in the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) program. To receive notice of the suspects release from jail, visit www.vinelink.com, call 1-866-574-8463, or download the VINE mobile app and follow the instructions. TTY users can call 1-866-847-1298.

ALL VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THOSE REQUESTING PROTECTION ORDERS ARE URGED TO CONTACT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER BY CALLING 620-663-2522 OR 1-800-701-3630 24 HOURS A DAY.

PROTECTION ORDERS

PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) - Any person who has been abused by an intimate partner, household member (live or formerly lived together) or someone they had a dating relationship with is eligible for a PFA. Neighbors, in-laws, friends and co-workers, as long as they do not live or have not lived in the same household, are not eligible for a PFA.

PROTECTION FROM STALKING (PFS) - Any person who is a victim of stalking is eligible for a PFS. Stalking is the intentional harassment of another person that places that person in reasonable fear for that person’s safety. Harassment is a knowing and intentional course of conduct that is directed at a specific person to seriously alarm, annoy, torment, or terrorize the person. Course of Conduct is two or more separate acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose that would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.

Protection Order Information

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ALL VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THOSE REQUESTING PROTECTION ORDERS ARE URGED TO CONTACT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER BY CALLING 620-663-2522 OR 1-800-701-3630 24 HOURS A DAY.

EMERGENCY & NONEMERGENCY CALLS		911
RENO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE		620-694-2735	renogov.org/sheriff	206 W 1st. Hutchison, KS 67501
RENO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY		620-694-2715	renogov.org/attorney	206 W 1st. Hutchison, KS 67501
BRIGHT HOUSE	info@brighthouseks.org	620-663-2522 (Crisis Line) 620-665-3630 (Office)		125 W 2nd. Suite B. Hutchinson, KS 67501
HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER		620-663-7595
HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER		620-665-2000
UNITED WAY RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM		211
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN		800-843-5678	www.missingkids.com
NATIONAL MISSING & UNIDENTIFIED PERSON SYSTEM		855-626-7600	namus.nij.ojp.gov

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME:

1. Victims should be treated with courtesy, compassion and with respect for their dignity and privacy and should suffer the minimum of necessary inconvenience from their involvement with the criminal justice system.
2. Victims should receive, through formal and informal procedures, prompt and fair redress for the harm which they have suffered.
3. Information regarding the availability of criminal restitution, recovery of damages in a civil cause of action, the crime victim’s compensation fund and other remedies and the mechanisms to obtain such remedies should be made available to victims.
4. Information should be made available to victims about their participation in criminal proceedings and the scheduling, progress and ultimate disposition of the proceedings.
5. The views and concerns of victims should be ascertained, and the appropriate assistance provided throughout the criminal process.
6. When the personal interests of victims are affected, the views or concerns of the victim should, when appropriate and consistent with criminal law and procedure, be brought to the attention of the court.
7. Measures may be taken when necessary to provide for the safety of victims and their families and to protect them from intimidation and retaliation.
8. Enhanced training should be made available to sensitize criminal justice personnel to the needs and concerns of victims and guidelines should be developed for this purpose.
9. Victims should be informed of the availability of health and social services and other relevant assistance that they might continue to receive the necessary medical, psychological, and social assistance through existing programs and services.
10. Victims should report the crime and cooperate with law enforcement authorities.

Non-U.S Citizens:
Non-U.S. citizens who may have been the victim of certain types of crimes, may be eligible for a U Visa. For further information visit: U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resources | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)
For more information about other immigration benefits including T nonimmigrant status (T visa) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) relief visit: Humanitarian | USCIS

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CRIME VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION: If you are the victim of a person crime you may be eligible for assistance in recovering loses. The following requirements must be met before your claim will receive consideration:

1. Applicants must be filed within two years of the incident with certain exceptions for sexual assault cases. In some circumstances, compensation for mental health counseling may be awarded to victims of sexual assault or child witnesses of certain crimes if a claim is filed beyond the two-year period.
2. The crime must be reported to the law enforcement agency where the crime was committed within 72 hours or would have been reported within that time except for a valid reason.
3. The crime occurred in Kansas, or outside the US to a Kansas resident.
4. Victim suffered bodily harm (including mental disorder or death) as a victim of a violent crime.
5. The claimant and/or victim, fully cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation and prosecution.
6. Economic loss must exceed $100 with the exception of sexual assault.
7. Only person crimes qualify for compensation.

CRIME VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION BOARD:
Address: 120 SW 10th, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1597
Phone: 1-800-828-9745 or 1-785-296-2359
Webpage: http://ag.ks.gov/victim-services/victim-compensation
Or contact The Reno County Victim Witness Coordinator at 620-694-2715

VIN Inspections

Effective April 3, 2023, the Reno County Sheriff's Office will begin conducting VIN Inspections at the Reno County Courthouse.

Appointments are highly encouraged. To setup an appointment, please call 620-694-2511.

Walk-ins accepted Monday thru Friday: 7am-10am. Park on 1st Ave in front of the courthouse or in the parking lot on the south side of 1st Ave. Then walk into the main entrance of the courthouse and advise the security staff you are there for a VIN inspection.

We are not able to inspect vehicles which are designated as non-highway, any sort of salvage, or vehicles involving an affidavit or court order.

The Sheriff’s Office charges a $20 inspection fee which will need to be paid in cash or check at the time of the inspection.

Offender Registration

The supervision of Offender Registration for the Reno County Sheriff’s Office is assigned to the Detective Division. The office for Offender Registration is located in the City - County Law Enforcement Center. You are required to go through security at the Reno County Courthouse.
The Offender Registration Office is the first door on the right as you start down the long hall. Some registered offender's records are restricted from public disclosure.

Reporting Changes of Information

Tuesdays and Fridays are open for walk-ins needing to report changes of information that they are required to report within 3 working days of the change. However, it is always best to call and schedule an appointment. Open office hours for reporting changes on Tuesdays are: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open office hours for reporting changes on Fridays are: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KBI Offender Registry

The Reno County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain a website listing of registered offenders in Reno County. To conduct a web search for a registered offender, visit the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Offender Registry website . The Reno County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for the content of or accuracy of the information on the KBI Offender Registry. The KBI Offender Registry may not contain all information regarding registered offenders in Reno County. Some registered offenders records are restricted from public disclosure.

KBI Offender Registry Links

• KBI site entry and disclaimer
• Contact the KBI

Reno County Sheriff's Office Registry Links

• Who is required to register? (PDF)
• What months do I report? (PDF)
• Reporting a person (PDF)
• Registration times and office hours (PDF)

Additional Information

If you have information, questions, or concerns regarding a registered offender you may contact your local sheriff's office, the sheriff's office in the county where the offender resides, works, or attends school, or the KBI Offender Registration Unit at 785-296-2841.

Kansas Concealed Handgun Application Information

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2006, the Reno County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for concealed handgun license to be forwarded to the Kansas Attorney General's Office. The sheriff will accept applications (excluding holidays) Monday through Friday, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. by appointment only. You may call 620-694-1752 to make an appointment. You must be a resident of Kansas and a resident of Reno County to apply at this office.

Application Process

It is the responsibility of the sheriff to accept these applications and related documents, obtain a set of fingerprints from the applicant, collect fees, and forward those documents to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. The sheriff does have applications available in the office or you may obtain one online from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.

Additional Information

You must have all necessary documents, photographs, identification, and fees with you before the sheriff will accept your application and forward it. The sheriff does not provide the necessary training or any necessary documents other than the application and a set of fingerprints. If you have any questions about the process or state certified instructors, please direct them to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. You may contact the Kansas Attorney General's at 785-296-2215 or by visiting the Kansas Attorney General website .