Facing a criminal charge in Kansas

Bond and pretrial release in Kansas

Section 9 of the Kansas Bill of Rights provides that all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties except for capital offenses when proof is evident or presumption great. K.S.A. Sec. 22-2802 governs the conditions of release, directing the magistrate to impose the least restrictive condition that will reasonably assure appearance, with options including own recognizance, unsecured appearance bond, cash bond, surety bond, real estate bond, and supervised release. K.S.A. Sec. 22-2807 authorizes bond modification on motion of the defendant. Many Kansas counties publish standardized bond schedules for misdemeanors that may be posted at the jail; felony bond is judicially set at first appearance under K.S.A. Sec. 22-2901.

Bond amounts, conditions, and timelines vary by county and judge. Confirm with counsel or the court.

Criminal defense attorneys serving Kansas

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Record clearing in Kansas

Kansas expungement of criminal convictions is governed by K.S.A. 21-6614. The statute provides a petition-based pathway through the court that, when granted, restricts access to the conviction record for most public purposes. The statute provides waiting periods of three years after completion of sentence for most misdemeanors and DUI, and five years for most felonies; capital murder, first-degree murder, violent sex offenses, and certain offenses against children are excluded. The petition is filed in the district court of conviction.

Eligibility, waiting periods, and the petition vs. automatic pathway depend on the conviction class and the date of the offense. Confirm with counsel or the court record.

Public defender intake in Kansas

Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services serves STATEWIDE County. Public defenders are appointed by the court based on financial eligibility. We do not refer you to a specific public defender and we do not represent you.

Public defenders are appointed by the court based on financial eligibility. LawSensai does not refer you to a public defender and does not represent you. This packet is a courtesy summary you can share with your public defender or their intake staff. You remain responsible for applying to the court for appointed counsel.