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KS SB204
Bill
AI Summary
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Attorney members of county law library boards (outside Johnson, Sedgwick, and Douglas counties) will be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district rather than elected by attorneys residing in the county
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Law library boards may authorize the chief judge to use fees collected under K.S.A. 20-3126 and 20-3129 to facilitate and enhance district court functions, with judges prohibited from participating in the board's decision on this authorization
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Criminal cases and juvenile justice cases must be sealed when an arrest warrant is being sought, remaining sealed until the warrant is executed or denied
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All subpoenas in criminal and juvenile cases must be sealed by the court and may only be unsealed if the court finds unsealing is in the interest of justice
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Sealing requirements apply retroactively to currently pending cases, warrants, and subpoenas, though warrant information may still be disclosed to law enforcement for execution purposes
Legislative Description
Providing that the attorney members of the board of trustees of the county law library in certain counties shall be appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district, allowing such boards to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing functions of the district court of the county and requiring the case, warrant and subpoena information be sealed in criminal and juvenile offender cases.
Last Action
Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 24, 2025
4/11/2025