The 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, offenders who have registered for at least five years after their parole, discharge, or release, or ten years for certain offenses, may file a verified petition for relief. The bill outlines the conditions under which offenders can petition, including stipulations for those with out-of-state convictions and the requirement that any time spent incarcerated or not complying with registration does not count towards the registration period.

Additionally, the bill establishes the process for filing a petition, including necessary information to be included, the requirement for a hearing, and the involvement of the county or district attorney and potential victims. The court may order a risk assessment for the offender, and relief from registration will be granted if the offender demonstrates sufficient rehabilitation and that registration is no longer necessary for public safety. If denied, offenders must wait three years before reapplying, and if granted relief, the offender will be removed from the registry. The existing section of K.S.A. 22-4908 is repealed as part of this legislative change.

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