This bill amends the Kansas offender registration act to allow certain drug offenders to petition for relief from registration requirements after a specified period of compliance. Specifically, it enables offenders who have registered for at least five years post-parole, discharge, or release, or ten years for certain offenders, to file a verified petition for relief. The bill outlines the conditions under which offenders may seek this relief, including stipulations regarding out-of-state convictions and the impact of incarceration on the registration period. Additionally, it establishes the necessary components of the petition and the process for hearings, including notification requirements for victims.

The bill also introduces a risk assessment requirement for offenders petitioning for relief, which must be conducted at the offender's expense. The court is tasked with granting relief if the offender demonstrates sufficient rehabilitation and that registration is no longer necessary for public safety. If a petition is denied, offenders must wait three years before reapplying, unless a shorter period is specified by the court. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 22-4908, streamlining the process for offenders seeking relief from registration requirements.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 22-4908, 21-6614