KS HB2611

Restricts release on own recognizance (OR) to persons charged with nonperson crimes only, eliminating OR release for those charged with person felonies or person misdemeanors

Establishes eight mandatory qualifications for OR release: Kansas residency, no prior felony conviction, no history of failure to appear, no detainers or holds, not extradited or awaiting extradition, no probation violations, no felony DUI charges, and no drug severity level 1-3 felony charges

Requires a court hearing with the defendant present before a magistrate can determine that sureties (bail bondsmen/guarantors) are not necessary for release

Prohibits courts from imposing administrative fees for release and ensures cash bond refunds (minus outstanding costs/fines) upon case disposition if the defendant complies with all court appearances

Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2802 governing pretrial release procedures, taking effect upon publication in the statute book