The bill amends various sections of Kansas law concerning court fees and costs, particularly authorizing the Supreme Court to impose additional charges to fund non-judicial personnel costs through June 30, 2030. It establishes a new charge not to exceed $22 per docket fee, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. The bill also revises the handling of traffic citations, detailing the consequences for non-compliance, including potential license suspension, and outlines procedures for individuals stopped for traffic violations. Additionally, it introduces a reinstatement fee of $100 for failures to comply with traffic citations, with provisions for waiving this fee for military service members.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the expungement process for criminal records, allowing individuals to petition for expungement after a specified period while excluding serious offenses from eligibility. It mandates that expungement orders specify required information and be communicated to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The bill also includes provisions for automatic expungement in cases of mistaken identity and ensures that individuals with expunged records can state they have never been arrested. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline court procedures, enhance access to justice, and clarify the expungement process while ensuring public safety.

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