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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,142a Conveyance of real estate in Leavenworth county; authority of the secretary.

75-52,142a. Conveyance of real estate in Leavenworth county; authority of the secretary.
(a) The secretary of corrections for and on behalf of the department of corrections and the state of Kansas is hereby authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed to fire district 1 of Leavenworth county, Kansas, all or part of a tract of land located in the city of Lansing, in Leavenworth county, Kansas, being more particularly described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 19-T9S-R23E OF THE 6TH P.M., CITY OF LANSING, COUNTY OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE, N 01°35'42"W, 1598.83 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING S 01°35'42"E, 1053.79 FEET FROM THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 19; THENCE, N 88°54'27"E, 208.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT;
THENCE, N 03°16'43"E, 36.22 FEET;
THENCE, N 13°30'22"E, 34.24 FEET;
THENCE, N 28°56'14"E, 252.67 FEET;
THENCE, N 88°54'27"E, 83.97 FEET;
THENCE, S 01°05'33"E, 288.00 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KANSAS AVENUE;
THENCE, S 88°54'27"W, 221.81 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINS 47,274.50 SQ. FT. / 1.09 ACRES +/-.
(b) The quitclaim deed shall be executed by the secretary of corrections for and on behalf of the department of corrections and the state of Kansas in a form approved by the attorney general.
(c) In the event that the secretary of corrections determines that the legal description of any parcel of real estate described by this section is incorrect, the secretary of corrections may convey the property utilizing the correct legal description, but the deed conveying the property shall be subject to the approval of the attorney general.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 19, § 1; April 4.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,145 Secretary authorized to convey property in Reno county to city of Hutchinson.

75-52,145.
Secretary authorized to convey property in Reno county to city of Hutchinson.
(a) The secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to convey, without consideration, to the city of Hutchinson, Kansas the following described state property located in Reno county, Kansas containing 7.19 acres more or less:
A tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 23 South, Range 5 West of the 6th Principal Meridian in Reno County, Kansas more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Center Section Corner of said Section 19; thence South along the East line of said Southwest Quarter, S 0°16'48" E, 265.00 feet to a point; thence S 89°43'12" W, 50.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing S 89°43'12" W, 650.00 feet, thence S 41°31'49" W, 75.00 feet; thence South and Parallel to the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 19 S 0°16'48" E, 393.85 feet; thence N 89°43'12" E, 700 feet to a point that is 50.00 feet West of the East line of said Southwest Quarter; thence N 0°16'48" W, 449.75 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract containing 7.19 acres more or less.
(b) The deed conveying the real estate described under subsection (a) shall be approved by the attorney general and shall be executed by the secretary of corrections.
(c) The conveyance authorized by this section shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 2003, ch. 144, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,146 Comprehensive plan for prison expansion, specialized facilities and training academy.

75-52,146.
Comprehensive plan for prison expansion, specialized facilities and training academy.
(a) The secretary of corrections shall develop a comprehensive plan for the expansion of maximum, medium and minimum security prison capacity, for specialized facilities and for a training academy. In developing such plan, the secretary shall engage in discussions with local units of government in jurisdictions in which department of corrections facilities are situated. The secretary shall present such plan to the legislature not later than February 1, 2005.
(b) The secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with Woodson County, or with any municipality within Woodson County, in preparation for the expansion of the minimum security correctional facility at Toronto to house additional medium or minimum security male inmates or for the development of related correctional facilities in Woodson County.
(c) The secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with Rooks County, or with any municipality within Rooks County, in preparation for the expansion of the minimum security correctional facility at Stockton to house additional medium or minimum security male inmates or for the development of related correctional facilities in Rooks County.
(d) In carrying out duties under this section, the secretary shall coordinate with the Kansas criminal justice recodification, rehabilitation and restoration project committee and with the Kansas sentencing commission.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 92, § 2; April 22.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,147 Death of inmate in custody of secretary of corrections or juvenile in custody of commissioner of juvenile justice; investigation by Kansas bureau of investigation.

75-52,147.
Death of inmate in custody of secretary of corrections or juvenile in custody of commissioner of juvenile justice; investigation by Kansas bureau of investigation.
On and after July 1, 2004, whenever death occurs of an inmate, who is in the custody of the secretary of corrections and who resides in a correctional facility or boot camp operated by or contracted through the secretary or of a juvenile, who is in the custody of the commissioner of juvenile justice and who resides in an institution operated by or contracted through the commissioner, an investigation regarding the circumstances of the death shall be initiated by the Kansas bureau of investigation. A report of the findings of the investigation shall be made available to the chairperson of the senate judiciary committee and the house corrections and juvenile justice committee of the Kansas legislature and shall be subject to the open records act, K.S.A. 45-215, and amendments thereto. No such investigation by the Kansas bureau of investigation shall be required if the cause of death is determined to be natural, by a qualified autopsy, preliminary autopsy report or death certificate or the inmate or juvenile was regularly attended by a licensed physician.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 160, § 4; L. 2005, ch. 150, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,148 Report on serious offenses committed by sex offenders while in custody of secretary; annual report to the legislature.

75-52,148. Report on serious offenses committed by sex offenders while in custody of secretary; annual report to the legislature.
(a) The department of corrections shall be required to review and report on the following serious offenses committed by sex offenders, as defined by K.S.A. 22-4902, and amendments thereto, while such offenders are in the custody of the secretary of corrections:
(1) Murder in the first degree, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5402, and amendments thereto;
(2) murder in the second degree, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5403, and amendments thereto;
(3) capital murder, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5401, and amendments thereto;
(4) rape, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5503, and amendments thereto;
(5) aggravated criminal sodomy, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5504(b), and amendments thereto;
(6) sexual exploitation of a child, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5510, and amendments thereto;
(7) kidnapping, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5408(a), and amendments thereto;
(8) aggravated kidnapping, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5408(b), and amendments thereto;
(9) criminal restraint, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5411, and amendments thereto;
(10) indecent solicitation of a child, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5508(a), and amendments thereto;
(11) aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5508(b), and amendments thereto;
(12) indecent liberties with a child, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5506(a), and amendments thereto;
(13) aggravated indecent liberties with a child, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5506(b), and amendments thereto;
(14) criminal sodomy, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5504(a), and amendments thereto;
(15) child abuse, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5602, and amendments thereto;
(16) aggravated robbery, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5420(b), and amendments thereto;
(17) burglary, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5807(a), and amendments thereto;
(18) aggravated burglary, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5807(b), and amendments thereto;
(19) theft, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5801, and amendments thereto;
(20) vehicular homicide, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5406, and amendments thereto;
(21) involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5405(a)(3) or (a)(5), and amendments thereto; or
(22) stalking, as defined in K.S.A. 21-5427, and amendments thereto.
(b) The secretary of corrections shall submit such report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate annually, beginning January 1, 2007.
History:
L. 2006, ch. 212, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 30, § 283; L. 2018, ch. 7, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,149 High-risk sex offenders; graduated risk assessment.

75-52,149.
High-risk sex offenders; graduated risk assessment.
(a) The department of corrections shall be required to identify, assess and monitor high-risk sex offenders in the custody of the secretary of corrections.
(b) The department is directed to develop a graduated risk assessment that identifies, assesses and closely monitors a high-risk sex offender who is placed on postrelease supervision.
History:
L. 2006, ch. 212, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,150 Correctional services special revenue fund.

75-52,150.
Correctional services special revenue fund.
On and after January 1, 2010, there is hereby created in the state treasury the correctional services special revenue fund. All moneys credited to the correctional services special revenue fund shall be used by the department of corrections only for the purpose of providing substance abuse treatment in department of corrections facilities. All expenditures from the correctional services special revenue fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts, upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of corrections.
History:
L. 2009, ch. 107, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,151 Department of corrections forensic psychologist fund.

75-52,151.
Department of corrections forensic psychologist fund.
There is hereby created in the state treasury the department of corrections forensic psychologist fund. All moneys credited to the department of corrections forensic psychologist fund shall be used by the department of corrections for the purpose of contracting for the services of forensic psychologists. All expenditures from the department of corrections forensic psychologist fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts, upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of corrections or the secretary's designee.
History:
L. 2010, ch. 147, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,152 Prisoner review board; establishment.

75-52,152. Prisoner review board; establishment.
There is hereby established, within the Kansas department of corrections, the prisoner review board. The prisoner review board shall be administered under the supervision of the secretary of corrections. The prisoner review board shall consist of three members appointed by the secretary of corrections and all members shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The members of the prisoner review board shall be existing employees of the department of corrections.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,153 Same; Kansas parole board abolished.

75-52,153. Same; Kansas parole board abolished.
(a) The Kansas parole board established by K.S.A. 22-3707 is hereby abolished. The prisoner review board shall be a continuation of the Kansas parole board.
(b) All of the powers, duties and functions of the existing Kansas parole board are hereby transferred to and imposed upon the prisoner review board.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 2; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,154 Same; successor to Kansas parole board.

75-52,154. Same; successor to Kansas parole board.
(a) The prisoner review board shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Kansas parole board in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto. Every act performed in the exercise of such transferred powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the prisoner review board shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the Kansas parole board in which such powers, duties and functions were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto.
(b) Whenever the Kansas parole board, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract, memorandum of understanding, plan, grant, waiver or other document, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the prisoner review board.
(c) All rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Kansas parole board that are in effect on the effective date of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of corrections until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,155 Same; transfer of funds and accounts; use.

75-52,155. Same; transfer of funds and accounts; use.
The balances of all funds or accounts thereof appropriated or reappropriated for the Kansas parole board are hereby transferred within the state treasury to the Kansas department of corrections and shall be used only for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,156 Same; conflicts; property and records.

75-52,156. Same; conflicts; property and records.
(a) When any conflict arises as to the disposition of any property, power, duty, or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any abolition or transfer made by or under the authority of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
(b) The department of corrections shall succeed to all property, property rights, and records which were used for or pertain to the performance of powers, duties, and functions of the Kansas parole board transferred to the prisoner review board. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of property, personnel, or records arising under K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto, shall be determined by the governor, whose decision shall be final.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 5; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,157 Same; no abatement of civil as criminal proceedings.

75-52,157. Same; no abatement of civil as criminal proceedings.
(a) No suit, action, or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against any state agency mentioned in K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto, or by or against any officer of the state in such officer's official duties, shall abate by reason of the governmental reorganization effected under the provisions of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto. The court may allow any such suit, action, or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the successor of any such state agency or any officer affected.
(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking effect of K.S.A. 75-52,152 through 75-52,157, and amendments thereto.
History:
Executive Reorganization Order No. 34, § 6; L. 2011, ch. 130, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,158 Secretary authorized to sell property in Reno county to Reno county for law enforcement purposes.

75-52,158. Secretary authorized to sell property in Reno county to Reno county for law enforcement purposes.
(a) The secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to sell and convey, on behalf of the state of Kansas, to Reno county, Kansas, to be used for a jail and related law enforcement purposes, in the manner hereinafter provided, the following described real estate, including any improvement thereon:
A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section 19, Township 23 South, Range 5 West of the 6th P.M., Reno County, Kansas; more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of said Section 19; thence North 0°33'01" West 776.0 feet along the West line of said SE/4; thence North 89°43'39" East 650.0 feet; thence South 0°33'01" East 776.0 feet, thence South 89°43'39" West 650.0 feet along South line of said SE/4 to the point of beginning, containing 11.579 acres, inclusive of road right-of-way easements across the South and West 50 feet thereof, as recorded at the Reno County Register of Deeds office in Book 124 Page 211.
(b) Before any property shall be sold under the provisions of this section, the real estate described in subsection (a) shall be appraised by a disinterested appraiser acquainted with real estate values in Reno county and appointed by the secretary upon agreement between the secretary and the Reno county commissioners. Such appraisement shall be in writing and filed with the secretary, and the cost of the appraisement shall be paid by Reno county.
(c) The attorney general shall approve the abstract of title or title insurance policies as showing merchantable fee simple title to such property and shall approve the form of the deed or deeds to such property.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a and 75-6609, and amendments thereto, shall not apply to the sale and conveyance authorized by this section or any contracts required therefor.
(e) When such real estate is sold, the proceeds thereof shall be deposited in the state treasury as prescribed by subsection (f) of K.S.A. 75-6609, and amendments thereto.
(f) In the event that the secretary of corrections determines that the legal description of the parcel described by this section is incorrect, the secretary of corrections may sell and convey the property utilizing the correct legal description, but the deed conveying the property shall be subject to the approval of the attorney general.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 165, § 1; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,159 Secretary authorized to purchase St. Francis boy's home.

75-52,159. Secretary authorized to purchase St. Francis boy's home.
(a) The secretary of corrections is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase a tract of land, including the improvements thereon, in the NE ¼ of section 28-T15S-R8W, Ellsworth county, Kansas, the St. Francis boy's home, more particularly described as follows:
From the N ¼ corner of sec. 28-T15S-R8W South along the West line of the NE ¼ for a distance of forty (40.0') feet to a point of beginning; thence East parallel to the North line of the NE ¼ for a distance of three hundred fifty eight and ninety one hundredths (358.91') feet to a bar; thence South on a bearing of S 0° 07'19"W for a distance of four hundred thirty three and four hundredths (433.04') feet to a bar; thence East parallel to the North line of the NE ¼ for a distance of three hundred ninety five (395.00') feet to a bar on the existing property line; thence South on the existing property line on a bearing of S 0° 07'19"W for a distance of four hundred thirty three (433.00') feet to a bar; thence West on the existing property line parallel to the North line of the NE ¼ for a distance of seven hundred fifty four (754.00') feet to a bar; thence North on the existing property line (West line NE ¼) on a bearing of N 0° 07'19"E for a distance of eight hundred sixty six and four hundredths (866.04') feet to the point of beginning. The above described tract contains 11.10 acres, more or less.
(b) Prior to payment for the purchase authorized by this section:
(1) The secretary of corrections shall appoint one disinterested appraiser to determine the market value of the property sought to be acquired; and
(2) the attorney general shall approve the abstract of title or title insurance policies as showing merchantable fee simple title to such property and shall approve the form of the deed or deeds to such property.
(c) The provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a and 75-3739, and amendments thereto, shall not apply to the acquisition authorized by this section or any contracts required therefor.
(d) The secretary of corrections shall establish a minimum security correctional facility on such real estate.
(e) In the event that the secretary of corrections determines that the legal description of the parcel described by this section is incorrect, the secretary of corrections may purchase the property utilizing the correct legal description but the deed conveying the property shall be subject to the approval of the attorney general.
History:
L. 2012, ch. 165, § 2; June 7.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,162 Confidential data exchange for juvenile justice system.

75-52,162. Confidential data exchange for juvenile justice system.
(a) (1) The department of corrections and the Kansas juvenile justice oversight committee shall explore methods of exchanging confidential data between all parts of the juvenile justice system. Such data exchange shall be limited based on the needs of the user accessing the data. Such method of exchanging data shall take into consideration sharing data that is necessary for continuity of treatment and correctional programs, including, but not limited to, health care requirements, mental health care needs and history, substance abuse treatment and history, recommendations for emergency placement options and any other information to assist in providing proper care to the juvenile. The department of corrections is authorized to use grant funds, allocated state funds or any other accessible funding necessary to create such data exchange system. All state and local programs involved in the care of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system or the child in need of care system shall cooperate in the development and utilization of such system.
(2) (A) On or before July 1, 2025, the department of corrections shall develop a system to facilitate the exchanging of confidential data described in paragraph (1). The department may contract with another entity to provide an electronic record system that is not maintained by the department. Such system shall include a verification system that is operated by the department for the purpose of verifying the authenticity and validity of electronic records. The electronic records maintained in such system shall have the same legal effect as paper records.
(B) The department shall report to the joint committee on corrections and juvenile justice oversight, the house of representatives standing committee on corrections and juvenile justice, the house of representatives standing committee on appropriations, the senate standing committee on judiciary and the senate standing committee on ways and means on the progress of development on or before the first day of the 2024 regular session of the legislature.
(b) The department of corrections shall establish and maintain a statewide searchable database that contains information regarding juveniles who participate in an immediate intervention program. County and district attorneys, judges, community supervision officers and juvenile intake and assessment workers shall have access to the database and shall submit necessary data to such database. The department of corrections shall, in consultation with the office of judicial administration, adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection.
History:
L. 2016, ch. 46, § 15; L. 2017, ch. 90, § 14; L. 2023, ch. 96, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,163 Funding for juvenile immediate intervention programs.

75-52,163. Funding for juvenile immediate intervention programs.
(a) The department of corrections shall create a plan and provide funding to incentivize the development of immediate intervention programs established pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2346, and amendments thereto.
(b) Funds allocated in accordance with such plan shall be used only for the purpose of making grants to immediate intervention programs that adhere to the standards and procedures for such programs developed pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2395, and amendments thereto, and shall be based on the number of persons served and such other requirements as may be established by the department of corrections. The plan may include requirements for grant applications, organizational characteristics, reporting and auditing criteria and such other standards for eligibility and accountability.
(c) This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2017.
History:
L. 2016, ch. 46, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,165 Prohibition against outsourcing or privatizing security operations of any correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility without prior legislative authorization; rules and regulations.

75-52,165. Prohibition against outsourcing or privatizing security operations of any correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility without prior legislative authorization; rules and regulations.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state agency shall enter into any agreement or take any action to outsource or privatize any security operations of any correctional institution, as defined by K.S.A. 75-5202, and amendments thereto, or juvenile correctional facility, as defined by K.S.A. 38-2302, and amendments thereto, that is operated by a state agency without prior specific authorization by an act of the legislature or an appropriation act of the legislature. The restriction imposed by this subsection applies to any action to outsource or privatize all or any part of any security operation or job classifications and duties associated with a security operation of such correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "security operations" shall include the supervision of inmates in a correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility by a corrections officer or warden as those terms are defined in K.S.A. 75-5202, and amendments thereto, or any other position that is part of security operations as identified in rules and regulations adopted by the secretary.
(3) The secretary of corrections may adopt rules and regulations to identify job classifications and duties that are part of the security operations of a correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prevent the department of corrections from renewing, in substantially the same form as an existing agreement, any agreement in existence prior to January 1, 2018, for services at such correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility.
(c) Nothing in this section shall prevent the department of corrections from entering into an agreement for services at such correctional institution or juvenile correctional facility with a different provider if such agreement is substantially similar to an agreement for services in existence prior to January 1, 2018.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 83, § 1; May 17.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,166 Authorization to convey property in Mitchell county to the city of Beloit.

75-52,166. Authorization to convey property in Mitchell county to the city of Beloit.
(a) The secretary of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered, for and on behalf of the department of corrections, to convey, without consideration, all of the rights, title and interest in the following described real estate, and any improvements thereon, to the city of Beloit, Kansas:
A Tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section Four (4), Township Seven (7) South, Range Seven (7) West of the 6th P.M., Mitchell County, Kansas, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Four (4), Township Seven (7), Range Seven (7); thence North along quarter section line a distance of Seven Hundred Fifty-nine (759) feet; thence East at a Ninety degree (90°) angle a distance of Three Hundred Ninety-six (396) feet; thence South at a Ninety degree (90°) angle a distance of Seven Hundred Fifty-nine (759) feet; thence West along South line of Northeast Quarter (NE/4), Section Four (4), Township Seven (7), Range Seven (7), a distance of Three Hundred Ninety-six (396) feet to the point of beginning, containing Six and Thirty-eight Hundredths (6.38) acres more or less, exclusive of Thirty (30) feet along West side for Highway right-of-way.
(b) Conveyance of such rights, title and interest in such real estate and any improvements thereon shall be executed in the name of the department of administration executed by the secretary of administration. The deed for such conveyance shall be by quitclaim deed.
(c) No exchange and conveyance of real estate and any improvements thereon as authorized by this section shall be made by the secretary of administration until the deeds and conveyances have been reviewed and approved by the attorney general.
(d) All costs in any way related to the conveyance shall be paid by the city of Beloit, Kansas. The conveyance of real property authorized by this section shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a, and amendments thereto.
(e) In the event the secretary of administration determines that the legal description of the parcel described by this section is incorrect, the secretary of administration may convey the property utilizing the correct legal description, but the deed conveying the property shall be subject to the approval of the attorney general.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 38, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,167 Public-private partnership for construction projects relating to correctional institutions; definitions.

75-52,167. Public-private partnership for construction projects relating to correctional institutions; definitions.
As used in K.S.A. 75-3739, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 75-52,167 through 75-52,171, and amendments thereto:
(a) "Private entity" means any partnership, firm, association, corporation, sole proprietorship or other business organization, whether organized for profit or not-for-profit and includes any faith-based organization.
(b) "Secretary" means the secretary of corrections.
(c) "Public-private partnership" means the relationship established between the department of corrections and a private entity by contracting for the performance of any combination of specified functions or responsibilities to develop, finance, construct or renovate a building at a correctional institution where the department of corrections cost for development, finance, construction or renovation of such building does not exceed 25% of the total cost of the developing, financing, constructing or renovating such building.
(d) "Correctional institution" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 75-5202, and amendments thereto.
(e) "Public-private project" means the project to develop, finance, construct or renovate a building at a correctional institution pursuant to a public-private partnership.
(f) "Faith-based organization" means any religious, charitable or other organization described in article 17 of chapter 17 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or any other organization whose values are based on faith and beliefs, or both, that has a mission based on social values of the particular faith and whose members are from a particular faith group.
(g) "Spiritual needs" means any program or service that addresses any issue related to sincerely held religious beliefs.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 86, § 1; L. 2023, ch. 32, § 2; April 27.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,168 Authorization to enter into agreements; analysis of feasibility; advise and consult the joint committee on state building construction; issuance of bonds; annual reports.

75-52,168. Authorization to enter into agreements; analysis of feasibility; advise and consult the joint committee on state building construction; issuance of bonds; annual reports.
(a) The secretary is hereby authorized to enter agreements with private entities for public-private project for the purpose of funding new or renovated buildings at a correctional institution for:
(1) Education and skills-building programs and services; and
(2) purposes of addressing the spiritual needs of incarcerated persons.
(b) The secretary shall determine whether the project is suitable for a public-private partnership agreement, by conducting an analysis of the feasibility, desirability and the convenience to the public of the project and whether the project furthers the public policy goals of the department of corrections. The secretary shall consult with the secretary of administration for input from the office of facilities and property management when conducting such analysis.
(c) Prior to commencement of a public-private project, the secretary shall advise and consult with the joint committee on state building construction concerning such project, including the budget for such project.
(d) Nothing in this act shall be construed to mean that a public-private partnership may be established for the purpose of developing, financing or construction of a privately operated correctional institution.
(e) The secretary may request approval for the issuance of bonds for a public-private project from the department of administration for the purposes of K.S.A. 74-8905(b), and amendments thereto, and the authorization of the issuance of bonds by the Kansas development finance authority in accordance with K.S.A. 74-8905, and amendments thereto.
(f) The secretary shall submit to the house of representatives committee on corrections and juvenile justice and the senate committee on judiciary at the beginning of the regular session of the legislature in 2022 and annually thereafter a report of the following: Status of any public-private project entered into; funds raised for the education, skills-building and spiritual needs programs and services; buildings renovated or constructed for such programs or services; names of all education and skills-building program and service providers; brief description of the programs and services offered; number of inmates enrolled in an education or skills-building program or service; and graduation or completion outcomes of each education or skills-building program or service.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 86, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,169 Budget for projects; authorization for establishment of a nonprofit corporation.

75-52,169. Budget for projects; authorization for establishment of a nonprofit corporation.
(a) For any proposed public-private project, the secretary shall cause to be prepared a budget for the project.
(b) The budget shall reflect the source of the funds and set out with particularity the full cost of construction and acquisition of such project. The budget may, but is not required to, include operational costs of such project.
(c) The secretary shall include any department of corrections costs for such projects in budget estimates pursuant to K.S.A. 75-3717 and 75-3717b, and amendments thereto, and clearly indicate the portion to be paid by the state and the portion to be paid by private funds.
(d) The secretary is authorized to establish a nonprofit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall consist of representatives of the department of corrections and department of administration. The purpose of the nonprofit corporation shall be to receive gifts, donations, grants and other moneys and engage in fundraising to fund new or renovated building projects for education, skills-building and spiritual needs programs at any correctional institution.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 86, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,170 Duties of the secretary; requirements of agreements.

75-52,170. Duties of the secretary; requirements of agreements.
(a) In any public-private partnership, the secretary shall ensure the private entity is qualified to carry out the project, including, but not limited to, ensuring that the private entity:
(1) Has available such lawful sources of funding, capital, securities or other financial resources as are necessary to carry out the project;
(2) possesses either through its staff, subcontractors, a consortium or joint venture agreement the managerial, organizational, technical capacity and experience in the type of project undertaken;
(3) is qualified to lawfully conduct business in Kansas;
(4) certifies that no director, officer, partner, owner or other individual with direct and significant control over the policy of the private entity has been convicted of corruption or fraud in any jurisdiction of the United States;
(5) maintains a policy of public liability insurance, a copy of which shall be provided to the secretary; and
(6) agrees to abide by all relevant local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
(b) In any public-private partnership, the secretary shall enter an agreement that reflects the roles, duties, responsibilities and commitments of all parties. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) A clear statement: Of the purpose and scope of the project; of the roles and responsibilities of each party; that the private entity does not gain sovereign immunity by the agreement; and that each party bears liability and responsibility for the actions of such party's agents and employees;
(2) procedures that govern the rights and responsibilities of the public and private entities during the construction of the building and in the event of the termination of the agreement or a material default;
(3) a description of how the project will be carried out consistent with all standards binding on the state, department of corrections and correctional institution where the building is being constructed or renovated;
(4) a budget for the project that reflects source of funding and costs;
(5) a statement that upon completion, the buildings will be owned by the state; and
(6) a statement reflecting that maintenance and operations costs shall be the responsibility of the state after the building is completed.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 86, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,171 Sovereign immunity of the state.

75-52,171. Sovereign immunity of the state.
(a) This act does not waive the sovereign immunity of the State of Kansas.
(b) This act does not create sovereign immunity for any private entity entering a public-private partnership under this act.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 86, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 52 - Department Of Corrections › 75-52,172 Secretary authorized to designate certain employees to attend the law enforcement training center.

75-52,172. Secretary authorized to designate certain employees to attend the law enforcement training center.
The secretary of corrections may, with the consent of the director of police training, designate an employee of the department other than a special agent, to attend the law enforcement training center or any training school certified pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5604a, and amendments thereto, or to attend courses provided by the training center or training schools. The employee and the department of corrections shall be provided a transcript of the courses successfully completed by the employee.
History:
L. 2022, ch. 19, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 53 - Department For Children And Families › 75-5301 Secretary for children and families; appointment and confirmation; creation of department; department and office of secretary subject to K-GOAL.

75-5301. Secretary for children and families; appointment and confirmation; creation of department; department and office of secretary subject to K-GOAL.
(a) There is hereby created the Kansas department for children and families, the head of which shall be the secretary for children and families. The governor shall appoint the secretary for children and families, subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4315b, and amendments thereto, and the secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Except as provided by K.S.A. 46-2601, and amendments thereto, no person appointed as secretary shall exercise any power, duty or function as secretary until confirmed by the senate. The Kansas department for children and families shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the secretary for children and families. The secretary for children and families shall receive an annual salary fixed by the governor.
(b) The provisions of the Kansas governmental operations accountability law apply to the Kansas department for children and families, and the department is subject to audit, review and evaluation under such law.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 367, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 308, § 74; L. 1982, ch. 347, § 68; L. 1992, ch. 116, § 48; L. 2001, ch. 86, § 13; L. 2008, ch. 121, § 29; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 344; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 53 - Department For Children And Families › 75-5308d Mental health and retardation services and commissioner of mental health and retardation services abolished; transfer of powers, duties and functions; Kansas department for aging and disability services.

75-5308d. Mental health and retardation services and commissioner of mental health and retardation services abolished; transfer of powers, duties and functions; Kansas department for aging and disability services.
Mental health and retardation services created by the provisions of K.S.A. 75-5308b is hereby abolished and all of the powers, duties and functions of such division are transferred to and conferred and imposed upon mental health and developmental disabilities established pursuant K.S.A. 75-5308e, and amendments thereto, under the supervision of the secretary for aging and disability services as part of the Kansas department for aging and disability services. The commissioner of mental health and retardation services created by K.S.A. 75-5308b is hereby abolished and all of the powers, duties and functions of such commissioner are transferred to and conferred and imposed upon the commissioner of mental health and developmental disabilities appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 75-5308e, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1995, ch. 234, § 11; L. 2015, ch. 56, § 6; May 21.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees › Article 53 - Department For Children And Families › 75-5308e Mental health and developmental disabilities established; administration of mental health and developmental disabilities; commissioner of community services and programs, appointment and compensation.

75-5308e. Mental health and developmental disabilities established; administration of mental health and developmental disabilities; commissioner of community services and programs, appointment and compensation.
There is hereby established, within and as a part of the Kansas department for aging and disability services and under the supervision of the secretary for aging and disability services, services for mental health and developmental disabilities, the head of which shall be the commissioner of community services and programs. Under the supervision of the secretary for aging and disability services, the commissioner of community services and programs shall administer services for mental health and developmental disabilities. The secretary for aging and disability services shall appoint the commissioner of community services and programs, and the commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary for aging and disability services. The commissioner of community services and programs shall be in the unclassified service of the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary for aging and disability services and approved by the governor.
History:
L. 1995, ch. 234, § 12; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 345; July 1.