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Kansas (KS)

Law: Kansas Open Records Act (Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 45-215 to 45-250)

Notes: The agency must acknowledge your request within 3 business days. Be as precise as possible with subject and date.

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Jurisdiction Facts

Sourced from the jurisdiction registry. Not legal advice.

Best Practice

The agency must acknowledge your request within 3 business days. Be as precise as possible with subject and date.

Statutory Response Deadline

3 business days under K.S.A. § 45-218.

Observed Average Response

107 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).

Fee Waivers / Intake

No statutory fee waiver. First 30 minutes of staff time free.

Appeals

No administrative appeal; may file suit in district court. Prevailing parties recover attorney fees.

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