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Kansas Expungement Guide: What Records Can Be Expunged and How to File
GO HERE TO CHECK IF AN EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA IN 2025.
View this webinar that tells you all you need to know about Expungement in Kansas.
Understanding Kansas Small Claims Court: What You Need to Know
Kansas small claims court was established in 1973 to provide a simple, informal procedure for people to settle smaller legal problems cheaply and quickly. Americans have always had the right to represent themselves in a courtroom. In small claims court, the parties represent themselves on small legal matters without attorneys.
Kansas who have an arrest or conviction on their records from when they were a juvenile (under 18 years old) might be able to get that record cleared.
Kansas Legal Services has an interactive form to create a document for the Court where the arrest or conviction took place.
You must first figure out if your crime is eligible for clearing.
Watch this short video on juvenile expungement.
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.
Facing a Summons? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Court Case
If you get a summons saying that you have been sued for a debt or another reason, you should do the following:
Learn what type of case you are involved in.
The simplest way is to look at whether the summons gives you a specific date to appear in Court.
How Sealed or Expunged Court Records in Tenant & Employment Screening Reports May Illegally Cost People Jobs & Housing
From the National Consumer Law Center, June, 2022
Today, to rent an apartment or nail down a job, you almost always have to pass a background check.
Bankruptcy is a choice that may help if you are facing serious financial problems. You may be able to cancel your debts, stop collection calls, and get a fresh financial start. Bankruptcy can help with some financial problems, but does not guarantee you will avoid financial problems in the future. If you choose bankruptcy, you should take advantage of the fresh start it offers and then make careful decisions about future borrowing and credit, so you won’t ever need to file bankruptcy again!
It is important that you think carefully about the long term effects of a bankruptcy and also the timing of filing for bankruptcy. This article from the National Consumer Law Center will help you think through these issues.
Read about Kansas expungement laws and how to expunge your record.
Continue reading the main story
You must register for these events.
⮚ To Apply - Call Kansas Legal Services 1-316-267-3975
⮚ Or email kls_expunge@klsinc.org
Expungement and Driver's License Clinics will be held in many locations.
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Kansas Expungement Guide: What Records Can Be Expunged and How to File
GO HERE TO CHECK IF AN EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA IN 2025.
View this webinar that tells you all you need to know about Expungement in Kansas.
Understanding Kansas Small Claims Court: What You Need to Know
Kansas small claims court was established in 1973 to provide a simple, informal procedure for people to settle smaller legal problems cheaply and quickly. Americans have always had the right to represent themselves in a courtroom. In small claims court, the parties represent themselves on small legal matters without attorneys.
Kansas who have an arrest or conviction on their records from when they were a juvenile (under 18 years old) might be able to get that record cleared.
Kansas Legal Services has an interactive form to create a document for the Court where the arrest or conviction took place.
You must first figure out if your crime is eligible for clearing.
Watch this short video on juvenile expungement.
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.
Facing a Summons? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Court Case
If you get a summons saying that you have been sued for a debt or another reason, you should do the following:
Learn what type of case you are involved in.
The simplest way is to look at whether the summons gives you a specific date to appear in Court.
How Sealed or Expunged Court Records in Tenant & Employment Screening Reports May Illegally Cost People Jobs & Housing
From the National Consumer Law Center, June, 2022
Today, to rent an apartment or nail down a job, you almost always have to pass a background check.
Bankruptcy is a choice that may help if you are facing serious financial problems. You may be able to cancel your debts, stop collection calls, and get a fresh financial start. Bankruptcy can help with some financial problems, but does not guarantee you will avoid financial problems in the future. If you choose bankruptcy, you should take advantage of the fresh start it offers and then make careful decisions about future borrowing and credit, so you won’t ever need to file bankruptcy again!
It is important that you think carefully about the long term effects of a bankruptcy and also the timing of filing for bankruptcy. This article from the National Consumer Law Center will help you think through these issues.
Read about Kansas expungement laws and how to expunge your record.
Continue reading the main story
You must register for these events.
⮚ To Apply - Call Kansas Legal Services 1-316-267-3975
⮚ Or email kls_expunge@klsinc.org
Expungement and Driver's License Clinics will be held in many locations.
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