Bill > SB204

This bill introduces changes to how criminal and juvenile offender case records are handled, specifically requiring that case and warrant information be automatically sealed until certain conditions are met. Under the new provisions, when a criminal or juvenile justice case is filed and an arrest warrant is sought, the entire case will be sealed by the court until the warrant is executed or the warrant request is denied. Additionally, all subpoenas in such cases will be sealed, and can only be unsealed if the court determines that doing so is in the interest of justice. The bill applies these sealing requirements retroactively to pending cases and warrants. The law provides exceptions that allow law enforcement to access sealed information for executing warrants or serving subpoenas, and it does not apply to certain specific types of warrants. The bill also modifies provisions related to county law libraries, including how board members are appointed in different counties and allowing the board to authorize the chief judge to use certain fees to enhance district court functions. These changes aim to provide greater privacy and protection for individuals involved in criminal and juvenile justice proceedings while maintaining necessary access for law enforcement purposes.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb204/