Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 21-4615 (2026)

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21-4615.

History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-4615; L. 1972, ch. 317, § 102; L. 1986, ch. 123, § 14; L. 1996, ch. 187, § 21; L. 2002, ch. 19, § 3; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1984–2008 · leading case: City of Junction City v. Cadoret, 946 P.2d 1356 (Kan. 1997).
City of Junction City v. Cadoret, 946 P.2d 1356 (Kan. 1997). · cites it 2× “Felons are subject to restrictions on their civil *169 rights, which were defined as “disabilities” by the provisions of K.S.A. 21-4615 in effect at the time of Cadoret’s violation.”
State Ex Rel. Stephan v. O'KEEFE, 686 P.2d 171 (Kan. 1984). “The constitutional guarantee of providing for open courts and insuring a civil remedy for injuries to persons and property is a statement of our philosophy and a general rule which can be used to solve civil conflicts.”
United States v. Wattree, 544 F. Supp. 2d 1262 (D. Kan. 2008). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. §§ 21-4615, 22-3722. One’s right to possess a firearm, however, is *1268 limited for a period of time that depends on what crime was committed.”
United States v. Coffman, 761 F. Supp. 1493 (D. Kan. 1991). · cites it 7× “KSA 21-4615. When the Kansas Adult Authority exercises its discretion to discharge a person from parole, that discharge has the effect of restoring to the person the civil rights lost by operation of law.”
In re S.M., 738 P.2d 883 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987). “1088 (1984), the supreme court concludéd that the common-law rule that a prisoner lacked the legal capacity to sue or be sued has been abrogated by what is now K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 21-4615, and, under the present law, a prisoner may sue or be sued in a civil action in Kansas.”
In re McIntosh, 991 P.2d 403 (Kan. 1999). “Respondent was incarcerated, is still on supervised release, cannot vote or hold office or serve as a juror under K.S.A. 21-4615.” The panel then recommended the discipline of indefinite suspension be imposed retroactive to the date of his temporary suspension (June 17,1996) and…”
United States v. Talkington, 32 F. Supp. 2d 1262 (D. Kan. 1999). “2d 1356 ; K.S.A.1997 Supp. 21-4615, 21-4202 and 21-4204 (those ineligibilities include the right to vote, hold public office, serve as a juror, and possessing weapons or firearms).”
In Re Sm, 738 P.2d 883 (Kan. Ct. App. 1987). “1088 (1984), the supreme court concluded that the common-law rule that a prisoner lacked the legal capacity to sue or be sued has been abrogated by what is now K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 21-4615, and, under the present law, a prisoner may sue or be sued in a civil action in Kansas.”
K.S.A. § 21-4615(1): 1 case
United States v. Coffman, 761 F. Supp. 1493 (D. Kan. 1991). “KSA 21-4615. When the Kansas Adult Authority exercises its discretion to discharge a person from parole, that discharge has the effect of restoring to the person the civil rights lost by operation of law.”
K.S.A. § 21-4615(2): 1 case
United States v. Coffman, 761 F. Supp. 1493 (D. Kan. 1991). “KSA 21-4615. When the Kansas Adult Authority exercises its discretion to discharge a person from parole, that discharge has the effect of restoring to the person the civil rights lost by operation of law.”
K.S.A. § 21-4615(3): 1 case
United States v. Coffman, 761 F. Supp. 1493 (D. Kan. 1991). “KSA 21-4615. When the Kansas Adult Authority exercises its discretion to discharge a person from parole, that discharge has the effect of restoring to the person the civil rights lost by operation of law.”
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