This bill amends K.S.A. 21-5913 to expand the definition of the crime of obstructing apprehension or prosecution. It adds the act of harboring or concealing a person who is alleged to have violated the terms of probation to the existing definitions of the crime. The updated language specifies that obstructing apprehension or prosecution includes knowingly harboring, concealing, or aiding individuals who have committed or been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, are required to register under the Kansas offender registration act but are not in compliance, or are alleged to have violated probation or other forms of supervision.

Additionally, the bill establishes the severity of penalties for obstructing apprehension or prosecution based on the nature of the offense committed by the person being harbored. Specifically, it classifies the offense as a severity level 8 nonperson felony for harboring someone charged with a felony, a class C misdemeanor for harboring someone charged with a misdemeanor, and a severity level 5 person felony for harboring someone who is not complying with registration requirements. The existing section of K.S.A. 21-5913 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5913