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KANSAS OPEN RECORDS ACT
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Record Access
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KORA allows access to inspect and obtain copies of public records.
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Not all court records are subject to KORA. Some records are
closed to the public.
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Not all hearings are recorded. In the event a hearing is not recorded, a
transcript may be requested by contacting the managing court reporter.
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KORA allows for the collection of a fee to cover the cost of document
retrieval and/or copying.
How to Obtain Records
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Send a KORA request to the Court Administrator, who serves as the Freedom of
Information Officer. You are legally entitled to a response within
three (3) business days.
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Visit the Records Department at the Courthouse Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
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Audio records must be requested in advance and cannot be requested
from the Records Department.
Cost of Records
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The cost of audio records is $50 per hearing, up to one day in length.
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For copies of public records, the Court Administrator may
charge a reasonable fee, including cost of staff time in making the
copies available, plus the cost of copies, not exceeding $.50 per page.
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Payment must be received prior to the release of records.
Excluded Records
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For a comprehensive list of records that are exempt from disclosure
under KORA, see KSA 45-221.
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Other records may be exempt by judicial rule, order, or case law.
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Commonly excluded cases include adoption records, probate cases,
expunged records,
many juvenile offender and child in need of care cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I expect to receive all records requested within three business days?.
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Length of time to retrieve records is dependent upon the type of record requested.
Pursuant to KORA statute, if you make a KORA request, you will
receive a response within three business days.
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Can my KORA request be denied?
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A request may be denied if the records requested are not
statutorily open to the
public. A record may also be denied if it places undue
burden on the agency.
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Do you have a written policy for KORA requests?
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Who can I contact if I have KORA questions?
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