In Kansas, bond supervision is a pretrial release program where defendants are monitored to ensure compliance with court-imposed conditions while awaiting trial. This supervision aims to promote public safety and ensure defendants attend all court proceedings.
Key Aspects of Bond Supervision in Kansas
- Conditions of Release
- Defendants may be required to adhere to specific conditions, such as regular reporting to a Court Services Officer (CSO) or a community corrections officer, restrictions on travel, or participation in substance abuse programs.
- Supervision Fees
- A weekly fee, not exceeding $15, may be imposed to cover supervision costs.
- Duration
- Bond supervision typically continues until the case is resolved through diversion, trial, plea, or dismissal.
- Compliance Monitoring
- Defendants must fully comply with all bond conditions. Non-compliance can lead to bond revocation and re-arrest.
County-Specific Programs
- Douglas County – Offers pretrial supervision at no cost, including monitoring by phone, in person, and electronic devices. Shawnee County – Implements bond supervision through Court Services Officers, with a supervision fee of $15 per week.
Bond supervision serves as an alternative to incarceration, allowing defendants to remain in the community under specified conditions while awaiting trial.
