Statute
Kan. Stat. Ann. ยง 21-6614
Any person convicted of prostitution may petition the court that convicted them to expunge the conviction and related arrest records. Unfortunately, the statute requires that adult survivors wait at least one year after their sentence, probation, and diversion agreement have been served.
Certain crimes cannot be petitioned for expungement until 5 years after completing the sentence (i.e. vehicular homicide; driving with a revoked license; perjury; etc.). DUIs cannot be petitioned until 10 years after sentence was completed, with limited exception. There is no expungement for crimes such as rape, aggravated child assault, sodomy, or capital murder.
The petitioner must prove that they were acting under the coercion of another or that the offenses were as a result of the trafficking. A hearing is required in all instances and the survivor must appear in court. Expungement in Kansas does not disturb or undo the finding of guilt.
Updated Jan 2025