Kansas Sentencing Commission

Statute:                                   K.S.A. 74-9102

Governor Appoints:              6

Number of Members:          17

Length of Term:                    Two Years

Frequency of Meetings:      Monthly

Pay/Compensation:              K.S.A. 75-3223

SSI Required:                         Yes

Senate Confirmed:                No

Website:                                  Click Here

The Kansas Sentencing Commission develops post-implementation monitoring procedures and reporting methods to evaluate guideline sentences.  They advise and consult with Secretary of Corrections on various issues and consult and advise legislature as to implementation management, monitoring, maintenance and operations of the sentencing guidelines system. Coordinates Statistical Aanalysis Center Grants (SAC) in Kansas.  The Sentencing Commission also tracks and reports custodial deaths on national crime registrys to agencies on state and national level.  No more than three members appointed by the Governor shall be of the same political party.  Members are eligible for reappointment.

Statutory Requirement:                                                                         Term Expires:

Representative of a Public Member                                                          6/30/2019

Representative of a Public Member and Racial Minorities                    6/30/2019

Representative of Public Defenders                                                           6/30/2019

Representative of District or County Attorneys                                        6/30/2019

Representative of Private Defense Council                                                6/30/2019

Representative of a Community Corrections Program                            6/30/2019