The bill amends various sections of Kansas law concerning court fees and costs, specifically granting the Supreme Court the authority to impose additional charges to fund non-judicial personnel costs, effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. The maximum additional charge for docket fees is set at $22, while other fees, such as garnishment and limited action fees, can also be adjusted. The bill also introduces a reinstatement fee of $100 for non-compliance with traffic citations, which may be waived under certain conditions, including military service. Furthermore, it establishes a fee structure for marriage licenses and outlines the distribution of collected fees to various state funds.

In addition to updating fee structures, the bill revises the expungement process for criminal records, allowing individuals to petition for expungement after a specified period while excluding serious offenses like sexual crimes from eligibility. It clarifies that individuals with expunged records may state they have never been arrested in applications for employment or licenses, and it mandates that the court must notify relevant agencies upon expungement. The legislation aims to streamline court processes, ensure proper funding for judicial operations, and protect the rights of individuals seeking to restore their driving privileges or clean their criminal records.

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