Getting a Copy of Your Kansas Criminal Record
Which Kansas agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Criminal History Records Section, keeps the Kansas central repository. Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Criminal History Record Search (kansas.gov)
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Criminal History Records Section, keeps the Kansas central repository. For your complete record (including arrests without convictions, diversions, expungements and juvenile data), have your fingerprints taken on an FBI Personal Identification card (FD-353, or FD-258 if unavailable) by local police or sheriff (who may charge a fee) or by the KBI in Topeka by appointment ($10, no cash, 785-296-4038); write a letter identifying yourself, stating your reason and giving the mailing address for the response; and mail it with the $45.00 fee (check or money order) to Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Attn: Criminal History Records Section, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612-1837 (do not crease or staple the card). An online name-based check ($30.00) shows only adult convictions. Errors can be corrected by letter to the same address with supporting documents. |
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| What relief the state offers | Kansas offers court-ordered "expungement" of arrest records, diversion agreements and many convictions, including most felonies, after a waiting period. After expungement the person is treated as not having been arrested, convicted or diverted, with listed exceptions. Juvenile records can also be expunged. The governor may grant pardons. |
Where to get help in Kansas
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Kansas?
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Criminal History Records Section, keeps the Kansas central repository. For your complete record (including arrests without convictions, diversions, expungements and juvenile data), have your fingerprints taken on an FBI Personal Identification card (FD-353, or FD-258 if unavailable) by local police or sheriff (who may charge a fee) or by the KBI in Topeka by appointment ($10, no cash, 785-296-4038); write a letter identifying yourself, stating your reason and giving the mailing address for the response; and mail it with the $45.00 fee (check or money order) to Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Attn: Criminal History Records Section, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612-1837 (do not crease or staple the card). An online name-based check ($30.00) shows only adult convictions. Errors can be corrected by letter to the same address with supporting documents.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Kansas?
Kansas offers court-ordered "expungement" of arrest records, diversion agreements and many convictions, including most felonies, after a waiting period. After expungement the person is treated as not having been arrested, convicted or diverted, with listed exceptions. Juvenile records can also be expunged. The governor may grant pardons.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.