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SB157: Requiring search warrants to be issued only on the statement of facts sufficient to show probable cause made by a law enforcement officer, warrants issued for failure to appear to be provided to a compensated surety, bond forfeiture to be set aside in certain circumstances and remission if the defendant is returned to custody in certain circumstances and prohibiting a compensated surety from making loans for certain portions of the required minimum appearance bond premium.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to improve the process of issuing search warrants and handling bond forfeitures in Kansas. It also sets rules for compensated sureties.

Who This Affects

Kansans who are arrested and released on bond will be affected by this bill. Specifically, those who have a compensated surety posting bail on their behalf may see changes in how their bond is handled.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Monday, February 3, 2025

Last Action

House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree, not adopted

Mar 25, 2026

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