The bill amends K.S.A. 21-5913 to expand the definition of the crime of obstructing apprehension or prosecution. It now includes the act of harboring or concealing a person who is alleged to have violated the terms of probation, assignment to a community correctional services program, parole, postrelease supervision, conditional release, or a suspended sentence. This addition aims to hold individuals accountable for assisting those who are evading legal consequences related to their probationary status.

Additionally, the bill specifies the penalties associated with obstructing apprehension or prosecution based on the nature of the offense committed by the person being harbored. If the individual has committed or been charged with a felony, the offense is classified as a severity level 8, nonperson felony. If the individual has committed or been charged with a misdemeanor, it is classified as a class C misdemeanor. The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 21-5913, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous legal language.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-5913
As introduced: 21-5913