Kansas Criminal Records

Kansas Criminal Records, commonly referred to as rap sheets, are official papers that summarize a person's criminal history and convictions in Kansas. These are the police records usually compiled by the subject's local authority.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (also known as KBI) is the chief record keeper and often aggregates data from trial courts, local and state law enforcement agencies, and correctional facilities.

The Kansas Open Records Act makes available to the public all criminal records in the state. Therefore, the KBI can provide interested parties with adult conviction records.

Kansas Criminal Records will detail the individual's encounters with the law and contain the following details:

• Personal information of the subject (such as full name, birth date, gender, race)
• Any aliases
• Unique physical identifiers
• Photograph or mugshot
• Fingerprints
• Past and current addresses
• Arrest records, including current and past warrants
• The name of the agency involved
• Conviction
• Incarceration history

The types of Kansas Criminal Records depend on the information they contain. These records differ based on the violation committed. In Kansas, the following crimes may appear on someone's criminal history:

Felonies

Most states classify felonies into levels or classes (for example, Class A) and give penalties to each class. Kansas, on the other hand, takes a different strategy. In this state, a felony sentence depends on various elements, including severity level, criminal offender history, sentencing grids, and offense circumstances.

Kansas separates felonies into two categories, and these are:

Non-Drug Crimes

Each non-drug felony violation has a severity rating between 1 and 10, with one being the most serious and ten being the least, whether it includes a person or not. Here are some examples of non-drug crimes in Kansas:

• Theft of property valued between $1,500 to $25,000 (with severity level 9)
• Incitement to riot (with severity level 8)
• Burglary of a dwelling (with severity level 7)
• Theft of property of $100,000 or more (with severity level 5)
• Voluntary manslaughter (with severity level 3)
• Second-degree murder (with severity level 1)

Drug Crimes

The legislation assigns drug offenses severity levels ranging from 1 to 5, with one being the most severe and five being the least. Here are some of the drug crime records in Kansas:

• Selling narcotics of 1 kilogram or more (with severity level 1)
• Production of a restricted non-meth substance (with severity level 2)
• The selling of hallucinogens ranges from 3.5 to 100 grams (with severity level 3)
• Opioid possession (with severity level 5)

Felony records in Kansas are permanent unless you qualify for state expungement. You can cover your criminal conviction if the appropriate period has elapsed, and you must not have involvement in any felony within two years.

Misdemeanors

Like many other states, Kansas differentiates felonies and misdemeanors depending on the probable length of incarceration. Kansas classifies misdemeanor charges as class A, class B, class C, and unclassified misdemeanors. Less severe offenses are classified as class C misdemeanors, whereas more serious offenses are classified as class A misdemeanors.

Class A Misdemeanors

Offenses under class A misdemeanors impose a maximum one-year prison term and a $2,500 fine. This class includes passing invalid checks for amounts below $500, unauthorized use of a credit card, and third-degree assault.

Class B Misdemeanors

Class B misdemeanors include a maximum of six months in prison and a $1,000 fine. Some examples of Kansa class B misdemeanors are committing battery and striking or hitting someone.

Class C Misdemeanors

If a person has committed an offense under class C misdemeanors, it can incur a maximum penalty of one-month imprisonment and a $500 fine. Prostitution patronage is an example of a misdemeanor of class C.

Unclassified Misdemeanors

An unclassified misdemeanor is a misdemeanor violation that does not fit into a specified category of misdemeanor charges. Unclassified misdemeanors in Kansas carry the punishment prescribed by the legislation. The penalty is a class C misdemeanor if there is no stated sentence.

Examples of unclassified misdemeanors in Kansas include dumping or transferring garbage over state boundaries, minor gambling violations, and several types of traffic charges, including multiple unpaid parking tickets.

All misdemeanor offenses in Kansas are for life unless you go through state expungement. In most situations, a person in Kansas can request their misdemeanor record sealed three years after the end of the term, probation, or diversion arrangement.

Criminal Driving Violations

Many people don't think of traffic violations as crimes, but some of them can lead to fines and penalties that are pretty harsh. If you pay your ticket right away, it might not seem like a big deal, but it will be part of your driving record as a conviction in Kansas.

In Kansas, these are the most common traffic offenses:

• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Driving after a license suspension
• DUI
• DWI

A traffic violation conviction can result in higher insurance rates, limited driving privileges, penalties, and prison time. Even after paying the punishment and admitting guilt, driving offenses remain on your record for three years.

Sexual Offenses

In Kansas, engaging in sexual acts with a third person is illegal if they do not consent, can't agree, or are forced. Sexual intercourse, anal and oral sex, and touching to excite or fulfill a sexual urge are all examples of sexual acts.

If you commit these acts, under the Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 21, Article 55, you will charge with any of the following sexual offenses in the state:

• Rape
• Criminal sodomy or aggravated criminal sodomy
• Sexual battery or aggravated sexual battery
• Indecent liberties with a child or aggravated
• Unlawful voluntary sexual relation
• Indecent solicitation of a child or aggravated
• Electronic solicitation
• Sexual exploitation of a child
• Unlawful sexual relations
• Lewd and lascivious behavior
• Adultery
• Internet trading in child pornography or aggravated

In addition to the penalties, the Kansas Offender Registration Act compels convicted sex offenders to register as sex offenders, such as those who committed rape, aggravated sexual violence, and illegal sodomy.

Depending on the offense, adults convicted of a crime must register for 15 years, 25 years, or life.

If a defendant is guilty of a second or subsequent crime that requires registration, registration becomes a lifelong obligation.

The Kansas Sex Offenders Registry collaborates with the Kansas Justice Department to register Kansas sex offenders. The registry keeps track of and updates information about sex offenders in Kansas. They transmit data to a database that the public can view over the internet. The registry ensures that all information in the database is current and correct.

Anyone in Kansas with an internet connection can use the registry's website to search for sex offenders residing in their town.

Kansas expungement removes the occurrence from public view but does not delete it from the record. Also, some agencies have legislative authorization to access covered material.

An expungement solely affects the criminal history record, not offender registration records. It does not absolve an individual of the need to register as an offender or erase information from the offender registration website. If a court requires registration, you must continue to report to your local sheriff's department until your registration time has expired.

In addition, expunging a felony conviction in Kansas does not ensure eligibility to acquire a handgun. Depending on the conduct and circumstances, state and federal laws may still prohibit gun ownership or purchase even for the expunged case.

Kansas Expungement Eligibility

The offense must meet the requirements listed in the following state laws to have your criminal record in Kansas expunged:

• KSA 12-4516
• KSA 21-6614
• KSA 22-2410
• KSA 38-2312

You can file for expungement for most non-violent or severe offenses if more than three or five years have passed after you completed your sentence, probation, diversion arrangement, parole, community service, or post-release supervision.

Murder, rape, child abuse, manslaughter, and most other sexual crimes are not expungable. For the complete list of disqualifying offenses, you can review KSA 21-6614.

Filing Expungement in Kansas

To have a criminal record expunged, a person must submit a petition to the court with jurisdiction over the occurrence. Following the petition filing, the court will evaluate whether the case is expungable.

The court clerk will mail a certified copy of the expungement order to the KBI if the court grants the request.

The KBI must complete the expungement and update the criminal record two to four weeks after receiving the certified expungement order. They deal with expungements in the order that they come in.

Also, it is responsible for contacting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Secretary of Corrections, and any Kansas law enforcement agency engaged in the incident. The KBI does not notify private agencies that do background checks on expungements.

Kansas Inmate Records are documentation containing the identifying information and criminal history of Kansas convicts.

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) serves as the custodian at the state level. Local police agencies and sheriff's offices are the local administrators of inmate records.

Since inmate records are part of public information under state law, interested public members can request these records from the record keeper.

You will search and use the Kansas Adult Supervised Population Electronic Repository (KASPER) for the record of the inmate you want to access.

The searchable website will need you to input one or more pieces of information, such as a name or KDOC number, into the search areas.

You can also use the advanced search to filter results by other information such as race, facility, etc.

You can get any Kansas inmate record who is currently in jail, under post-prison supervision, or released from prison. However, according to the interstate compact agreement, you cannot access the state's database to discover more about the inmates who moved to Kansas.

Public information about inmates in Kansas includes the following:

• Inmate's personal information (name, date of birth, height and weight, race, social security number)
• Any aliases
• Fingerprint
• KDOC ID
• Booking photo
• Assigned location
• The criminal charges
• Inmate's sentencing details
• Possible release date of the inmate

Kansas Arrest Records are official papers that describe a person's apprehension in the state after their suspected participation in criminal behavior. These documents suggest the individual was caught, imprisoned, and questioned about alleged crimes but did not prove any charges or conviction.

An arrest warrant is necessary to hold someone in Kansas. It is a piece of official paperwork that authorizes law enforcement to seize or detain a person in the state.

Following an arrest, an arrestee will undergo the booking procedure, thereby beginning a person's official police record. During this process, investigators may or may not ask questions about the charges against the accused. Before conducting custodial interrogation, the police must state Miranda rights. If they fail, the arrestee may have the right to exclude any remarks from the trial.

After booking, the court will initiate a preliminary hearing. It might happen during a "first appearance". The prosecution will argue "probable cause" during a person's preliminary hearing. If no probable cause is proven, the court will drop the subject's felony charges, but they may still face misdemeanor charges.

To obtain arrest records in Kansas, you must personally visit the arresting agency and make public records request. The sheriff's office or local police department often provides public arrest search services.

If the arrest is part of an open criminal investigation, the arresting agency may restrict public access to the arrest record.

Once you successfully obtain a copy of public arrest records in Kansas, it includes:

• The arrestee's personal information (name, date of birth, gender, race)
• Details of the alleged offense
• The arrest location and date
• The arresting facility address
• The case status

Businesses primarily request official criminal records checks in Kansas for background checks on possible workers.

The KBI is responsible for conducting background checks if you are an employer or a simple requester. There is a price for record checks, and the fee and the information disclosed may vary based on Kansas legislation and regulations.

The Kansas Central Repository provides official criminal record searches by fingerprint or by name. To access these records, you must first register for an account on the platform. You can then search online for criminal records about people of interest. Each search conducted by name costs $20.

You must utilize the KBI's blank fingerprint card for a fingerprint-based criminal history search. You can complete the card at the local sheriff's office or an authorized fingerprinting provider. Then, you must complete the application package and include the $45 service fee.

You may also complete a criminal record search request form and mail it to the KBI. Requests for name-based criminal background checks by mail are $30 and certified.

The KBI processes public criminal record checks in 10 business days on average. Even with a complete application, the processing time depends on demand. Most requests for criminal records via mail are for job or immigration reasons.

The bureau does not provide free public criminal record checks, although requesters can ask for price exemptions.