This memorandum discusses juvenile fines and fees, alternatives to fines and fees, the Judicial Council, recent legislation, and the Judicial Branch budget.
Category Archives: Judiciary, Corrections, and Juvenile Justice
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture is the process through which a law enforcement agency may seize and take ownership of property used in the commission of a crime. This memorandum provides an overview of the civil forfeiture laws in Kansas, relevant legislative history of such laws, and recent reporting and study of this topic.
Judicial Selection
This memorandum describes the methods for filling vacancies on the Kansas Supreme
Court and the Kansas Court of Appeals, as well as recent legislative efforts to amend the
selection process.
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Considerations for incarcerated and detained persons with mental health issues have become increasingly common in the criminal justice system in Kansas. This memorandum provides an overview of relevant legislation and available services, including crisis intervention, mental health courts, and Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) mental health services. Competency Proceedings and Commitment of Certain Persons —Continue reading “Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System”
Community Supervision
In Kansas, three entities comprise the community supervision structure: Court Services, Community Corrections, and Parole Services.
Juvenile Fines and Fees
Meredith FryResearch AnalystMeredith.Fry@klrd.ks.gov785-296-7882 Lindsay ArcherResearch AnalystLindsay.Archer@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4440 Jillian BlockResearch AnalystJillian.Block@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4420 In Kansas, juveniles can be assessed multiple types of fines and fees associated with their involvement in the juvenile justice system. These fines and fees include case filing fees, offender registration fees, attorney representation fees, and expungement filing fees. In addition, other costs that can beContinue reading “Juvenile Fines and Fees”
Board of Indigents’ Defense Services and Judicial Branch Budget Increases
Martin de BoerFiscal AnalystMartin.deBoer@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4439 Dylan DearManaging Fiscal AnalystDylan.Dear@klrd.ks.gov785-296-0665 The Kansas Constitution vests the judicial power of the State in one court of justice, which is divided into the Kansas Supreme Court, district courts, and other courts. The Kansas Supreme Court has general administrative authority over all the courts in the state. The Judicial Branch’s budgetContinue reading “Board of Indigents’ Defense Services and Judicial Branch Budget Increases”
Child Welfare System Oversight in Kansas
Natalie NelsonPrincipal Research AnalystNatalie.Nelson@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4418 Iraida OrrPrincipal Research AnalystIraida.Orr@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4408 Dylan DearManaging Fiscal AnalystDylan.Dear@klrd.ks.gov785-296-0665 A number of efforts have been undertaken in the last decade to provide oversight for the child welfare system in Kansas. A brief history of such efforts and recent developments follows. Legislative Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups Special Committee on Foster CareContinue reading “Child Welfare System Oversight in Kansas”
Correctional Facilities Pay Plan
Shirley MorrowPrincipal Fiscal AnalystShirley.Morrow@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3542 Dylan DearManaging Fiscal AnalystDylan.Dear@klrd.ks.gov785-296-0665 Staffing at Correctional Facilities Retaining existing staff and trying to hire new staff is a national challenge at correctional facilities, including the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). In fall 2021, the Secretary of Corrections (Secretary) testified before the Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight regardingContinue reading “Correctional Facilities Pay Plan”
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