The bill amends various sections of Kansas law to update court fees and procedures, particularly concerning docket fees and the authority of the Supreme Court to impose additional charges. It establishes that the docket fee for filing cases in district court will be the only fee collected, with specific amounts set for different types of cases. Notably, the bill deletes previous deadlines of July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2025, replacing them with new deadlines of July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2030, during which the Supreme Court may impose additional charges not exceeding $22 for certain docket fees and $12.50 for others. The bill also introduces provisions for poverty affidavits, allowing individuals unable to pay the docket fee to file without payment under certain conditions, and exempts the state and municipalities from these fees.

Additionally, the bill addresses the reinstatement of driving privileges and the expungement of criminal records. It establishes a reinstatement fee of $100 for individuals who fail to comply with traffic citations, which can be waived for military service members. The bill outlines the conditions for restricted driving privileges and the expungement process, specifying ineligible offenses and the necessary timeframes for petitioning. It also mandates that expungement orders include specific information and be communicated to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Overall, the bill aims to streamline court fees, enhance the management of expunged records, and provide additional funding for court operations through the imposition of new charges.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-2107, 8-2110, 20-3021, 12-105a, 21-6614, 22-2410, 20-362, 23-2510, 28-170, 28-172a, 28-177, 28-178, 28-179, 32-1049a, 38-2215, 38-2312, 38-2314, 59-104, 60-729, 60-2001, 60-2203a, 61-2704, 61-4001, 60-2005, 65-409