Expungement

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This guide will answer some of your most common questions about expungement.      KLS offers a free legal form, Expungement, to expunge records - click here  

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In 2015, changes were made in Kansas to the Severity of Crimes and Expungement chart.  The chart shows how soon a criminal record may be expunged. The waiting times are for after all jail time, probation and parole is served. You can see and/or download the chart here.

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View this webinar that tells you all you need to know about Expungement in Kansas.   Here is a handy flow chart that you can download that shows the steps for expungement.

Leland Cox, Managing Attorney  coxl@klsinc.org Counties served: Douglas, Jefferson, Osage, Shawnee, Wabaunsee