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Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2557 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

The ACLU of Kansas supports HB 2557, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to a juvenile’s inability to pay fines and fees. Involvement in the criminal legal system can lead to thousands of dollars in debt. For adults, this is a heavy burden—for young people…

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2556 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Poverty should not be a barrier to justice. Based on this premise, the ACLU of Kansas strongly supports HB 2556, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to inability to pay fines and fees.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2133 — Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property

The ACLU of Kansas supports the passage of HB 2133 restricting the use of so-called “no-knock warrants” as a first step toward banning this dangerous practice. No-knock warrants rely on the element of surprise and, because of this, they can have tragic consequences.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 321/HB2471 — Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code and authorizing exceptions if the court holds a hearing and makes certain findings on the record

The ACLU of Kansas supports the passage of the proposed bill prohibiting the unjustified shackling of juveniles appearing before Kansas courts. Shackling children causes physical and emotional damage while creating bias against them in court, infringing upon their rights…

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2025 - Protections Against Unauthorized Surveillance

We support HB 2025 as a positive step to protect Kansans from unwarranted surveillance and invasions of privacy, because government surveillance and monitoring by Kansas law enforcement agencies has the potential to erode Kansans’ First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment Rights.

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2226 - Expungement for Certain Criminal Convictions

HB 2226 offers much needed reform that will have tremendous benefits for people that have touched the criminal legal system by removing unnecessary barriers to reentry. The ACLU not only supports expungement, but views this legislation as a critical tool for increasing public safety.

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 105 - Prohibiting Denial of Expungement Due to Inability to Pay

This bill is a positive step forward because it allows a person’s sentence to be deemed completed and eligible for expungement regardless if the person still owes fines, fees, or restitution. This bill requires the court to prohibit the denial of expungement for inability to pay…

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 7 - Extending Terminal Medical Release to Inmates

We support SB 7 as a positive step in ongoing criminal justice reform efforts in Kansas. This bill is sound policy because it affirms that terminally ill people no longer pose a public safety risk. Releasing people within 120 days of death is humane as those individuals are clearly very sick.

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2030 - Extending Terminal Medical Release to Inmates

We support HB 2030 as it represents a positive step in ongoing criminal justice reform efforts in Kansas. This bill could impact the aging population of our prisons. An estimated 19% of the Kansas prison population is age 50 or older.

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2557 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Legislation

Feb 10, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] Proponent Testimony for HB 2556 – Prohibiting denial of expungement due to unpaid fines and fees

Poverty should not be a barrier to justice. Based on this premise, the ACLU of Kansas strongly supports HB 2556, prohibiting the denial of expungement due to inability to pay fines and fees.

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2133 — Requiring a law enforcement officer executing a search warrant at residential premises to be uniformed and to knock and announce themselves before entering the property

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Legislation

Jan 28, 2022

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 321/HB2471 — Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code and authorizing exceptions if the court holds a hearing and makes certain findings on the record

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2025 - Protections Against Unauthorized Surveillance

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2226 - Expungement for Certain Criminal Convictions

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 105 - Prohibiting Denial of Expungement Due to Inability to Pay

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] SB 7 - Extending Terminal Medical Release to Inmates

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Legislation

Nov 11, 2021

Criminal Legal Reform

[Support] HB 2030 - Extending Terminal Medical Release to Inmates

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