A 34-year-old Lawrence man has been charged with rape in Douglas County District Court.

The man was arrested at the Lansing Correctional Facility and brought to Douglas County Jail. He appeared in court Thursday. According to a criminal complaint filed in Douglas County District Court, the man is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old on Dec. 25 or 26, 2012 and that the victim was “overcome by force or fear.”

According to a spokeswoman for the Douglas County District Attorney, the man is scheduled to return to court June 25 for a preliminary hearing. He is being held without bond at Douglas County Jail.