Abuse victims seek Kansas law denying bond to convicted felons prior to sentencing

The judiciary committee of the Kansas Senate endorses a bill forbidding judges to allow some convicted felons to remain free on bond pending sentencing.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — Sexual assault victims of a former Manhattan chiropractor found guilty of dozens of crimes convinced the Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee to support reform of state law to require revocation of bond for people convicted of a serious offense.

Impetus for introduction of Senate Bill 358 and a hearing Wednesday on that bill before the Senate committee was the decision last year by Riley County District Judge Grant Bannister to release on bond …

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