SB204

Providing that the attorney members of the board of trustees of the county law library in certain counties shall be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district, allowing such boards to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing functions of the district court of the county and requiring the case, warrant and subpoena information be sealed in criminal and juvenile offender cases.

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Kansas SB204 mandates the sealing of case, warrant, and subpoena information in criminal and juvenile offender cases.

Kansas SB204 requires the sealing of case, warrant, and subpoena information in criminal and juvenile offender cases. The act mandates that such information be sealed unless unsealing is in the interest of justice. It also allows courts to hold hearings to determine if good cause exists to seal or redact records or close proceedings. The act applies retroactively to pending cases and does not apply to certain child care, juvenile justice, and adoption proceedings. The act amends and repeals existing sections of the Kansas Statutes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 17, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 18, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Motion to suspend Joint Rule 4 (k) to allow consideration adopted;