Kansas has achieved three of six pillars of reform: conducting a statewide inventory of untested kits, testing backlogged kits, and testing newly collected kits. The state has also cleared its backlog.
Reform Status
Some Reform
Testing Status
Complete
Untested Kits
0*
2220**
Pillar Count
Kansas has achieved three of six pillars of reform: inventory of sexual assault kits, and testing of backlogged kits. The state has also cleared its backlog.
Statewide Inventory
Kansas carried out an inventory of untested kits through non-legislative means.
Test Backlogged Kits
Kansas eliminated its backlog through non-legislative means.
Test New Kits
- According to the law, how much time after a rape kit examination do hospitals have to notify law enforcement that a kit is ready to be picked up?
- According to the law, after being notified, within what time frame is law enforcement required to pick up the kit?
- According to the law, after picking the kit up, within what time frame is law enforcement required to submit the kit to the lab?
- According to the law, after receiving the kit, within what time frame is the lab required to test the kit?
- Does the law allow crime labs to outsource kits for testing if they are unable to meet the deadline?
Implement Tracking System
Kansas is establishing a rape kit tracking system through non-legislative means.
Victim's Right To Know
- Do victims have the right to receive information of the location, testing date, and testing results of their kit?
- Do victims have the right to be informed when there is any change in the status of their case?
- Do victims have the right to receive notification before destruction of their kit?
- Are victims granted further preservation of the kit or its probative contents?
- Are victims provided with the contact information for the designated liaison(s) at the corresponding law enforcement agency at the time that a kit is collected?
- Do victims have the right to receive a physical document identifying their rights under law?
Fund Reform
n/a
