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Records of an arrest and subsequent court proceedings can be expunged by the court if the arrest occurred without probable cause or because of mistaken identity. K.S.A. §§ 22-2410(c)(1), (2).

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The petition must be filed in the district court and include the information specified in section 22-2410(b). For the specific procedure, see K.S.A. § 22-2410.

No surcharge or fee can be imposed if the petitioner was arrested as a result of being a victim of identity theft, or if the charges were dismissed because the court found that there was no probable cause for the arrest. Otherwise, a petition for expungement should be accompanied by a $176 docket fee. K.S.A. § 22-2410(b).

Person is treated as if they were never arrested and can say so. The records custodian will not disclose them. K.S.A. §§ 22-2410(d), (f), (g), (h).

For forms and assistance regarding expunging records in Kansas, visit these websites.

The petition can be filed at any time.