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79 periods Kansas law measures, gathered out of the guide and put in order, shortest first. Each one says what starts it, whose period it is, and what the law attaches to it. The shortest here is 3 hours. The longest is 10 years.

Every period on this page is stated by a section of the guide and carries that section's own authority. None of it is a calculation: a period that turns on facts, on service, or on a court's discretion is described the way the section describes it and no further.

79 deadlines

Traffic stops10

  • 5 days

    Minimum confinement for driving while suspended

    From
    Sentencing
    Whose
    A driver convicted of driving while suspended

    A conviction while suspended or revoked for most reasons brings at least five days of confinement.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Driving Without a License, or While Suspended →
    • K.S.A. 8-262
  • 60 days

    Produce a tint statement or remove the film

    From
    The citation
    Whose
    A driver cited for not carrying the signed statement

    A driver cited for not carrying the signed statement has 60 days to produce it in court or remove the film, and the court then dismisses the citation.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Window Tint →
    • K.S.A. 8-1749a
  • 90 days

    Extra suspension for driving while suspended

    From
    The end of the suspension or revocation
    Whose
    A driver convicted of driving while suspended

    Driving while revoked or suspended extends the suspension or revocation by an additional period of 90 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Driving Without a License, or While Suspended →
    • K.S.A. 8-262
  • 180 days

    Interlock after a first failed test suspension

    From
    The end of the suspension
    Whose
    The driver

    After a first test failure suspension is served, the privileges are restricted to an interlock vehicle for 180 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Driving on an Ignition Interlock →
    • K.S.A. 8-1015
  • 6 months

    Limits on a farm permit after 16

    From
    The holder's 16th birthday
    Whose
    A farm permit holder

    For a period of six months a farm permit holder at least 16 may drive from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., for farm work, school activities and religious services.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Farm Permit →
    • K.S.A. 8-296
  • 6 months

    Limits on a restricted license after 16

    From
    The driver's 16th birthday
    Whose
    A restricted license holder

    At 16, for six months, driving is limited to between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., work, school activities and religious activities, or with a licensed adult beside.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Restricted License for Young Drivers →
    • K.S.A. 8-2,101
  • 1 year

    Added suspension for breaking the interlock restriction

    From
    The conviction for the violation
    Whose
    The driver

    A conviction for breaking the interlock restriction adds another year of suspension.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Driving on an Ignition Interlock →
    • K.S.A. 8-1015
  • 1 year

    An instruction permit's life

    From
    Issue of the instruction permit
    Whose
    A permit holder

    The division may issue an instruction permit for a period of one year once the applicant passes every part of the exam but the driving test.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Instruction Permit →
    • K.S.A. 8-2,100
  • 1 year

    Time on a permit before a restricted license

    From
    Issue of the instruction permit
    Whose
    A driver of 15

    A restricted license goes to someone at least 15 who has held an instruction permit for at least one year with at least 25 hours of supervised driving.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Restricted License for Young Drivers →
    • K.S.A. 8-2,101
  • 5 years before

    A second school bus violation within five years

    From
    The first violation, counted back
    Whose
    A driver

    Passing a stopped school bus is $315 on the schedule, and $750 for a second violation within five years.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Traffic Ticket →
    • K.S.A. 8-2118

Being stopped2

  • 48 hours

    First appearance after a restraining order trespass arrest

    From
    The arrest
    Whose
    A person arrested for trespass in defiance of a served restraining order

    A person arrested for trespass in defiance of a served restraining order may not post bond before the first appearance, provided that appearance comes within 48 hours after arrest.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Arrested →
    • K.S.A. 22-2901
  • 30 days

    A tracking device warrant's life

    From
    Installation of the device
    Whose
    Law enforcement

    A warrant for a tracking device runs no more than 30 days from installation, and each extension no more than 30 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When Police Come to the House →
    • K.S.A. 22-2502

Marijuana and drugs5

  • 14 days

    The agency's request for forfeiture

    From
    The seizure
    Whose
    The seizing agency

    Within 14 days the agency sends the county or district attorney a written request for forfeiture.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When Police Seize Property →
    • K.S.A. 60-4107
  • 30 days

    License suspension for a first underage drinking conviction

    From
    The court's order
    Whose
    A person under 21

    Upon a first conviction, the court orders the driving privileges suspended for 30 days, whether or not the person has a license.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Underage Drinking →
    • K.S.A. 41-727
  • 30 days

    Notice of a seizure for forfeiture

    From
    The seizure
    Whose
    The seizing agency

    The seizing agency makes a reasonable effort to notify the person it was taken from within 30 days of seizing it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When Police Seize Property →
    • K.S.A. 60-4107
  • 90 days

    License suspension for a second underage drinking conviction

    From
    The court's order
    Whose
    A person under 21

    Upon a second conviction, the driving privileges are suspended for 90 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Underage Drinking →
    • K.S.A. 41-727
  • 1 year

    License suspension for a third underage drinking conviction

    From
    The court's order
    Whose
    A person under 21

    Upon a third or later conviction, the driving privileges are suspended for one year.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Underage Drinking →
    • K.S.A. 41-727

Impaired driving9

  • 3 hours

    The test that proves 0.08

    From
    The driving
    Whose
    The driver

    Driving under the influence includes 0.08 or more alcohol in the blood or breath as measured within three hours of the time of driving.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: DUI Penalties →
    • K.S.A. 8-1567
  • 48 hours

    Minimum confinement on a first DUI

    From
    Sentencing
    Whose
    A driver convicted of a first DUI

    A first conviction carries not less than 48 consecutive hours of imprisonment, or 100 hours of public service.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: DUI Penalties →
    • K.S.A. 8-1567
  • 14 days

    Ask for a hearing on a DUI suspension

    From
    Service of the notice of suspension
    Whose
    The driver

    A written request for an administrative hearing is mailed and postmarked 14 days after service of the notice, or faxed and received within 14 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • K.S.A. 8-1020
  • 14 days

    Petition for review of a suspension order

    From
    The order's effective date
    Whose
    The driver

    A petition for review of the order is filed within 14 days after its effective date, in the county of the arrest or the crash.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • K.S.A. 8-1020
  • 30 days

    Suspension for .02 under 21

    From
    The start of the suspension
    Whose
    A driver under 21 on a first occurrence

    A result of .02 or greater but less than .08 on a first occurrence suspends driving privileges for 30 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Under 21 and Driving →
    • K.S.A. 8-1567a
  • 30 days

    Suspension on a first failed test

    From
    The start of the suspension
    Whose
    A driver who failed a first test

    On a first failed test, driving privileges are suspended for 30 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • K.S.A. 8-1014
  • 30 days

    The temporary license after a hearing request

    From
    The hearing decision
    Whose
    A driver who asked for a hearing in time

    With a timely request and the hearing fee paid, a temporary license stays in effect until the 30th day after the decision.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • K.S.A. 8-1020
  • 1 year

    Suspension for refusing a DUI test

    From
    The start of the suspension
    Whose
    A driver who refused

    If the person refuses to submit to and complete the test, driving privileges will be suspended for a period of one year.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The DUI Stop and the Test →
    • K.S.A. 8-1001
  • 10 years before

    A prior DUI within 10 years makes a third a felony

    From
    The prior conviction, counted back
    Whose
    A driver with a third DUI

    A third conviction is a severity level 6 nonperson felony when the person has a prior conviction within the preceding 10 years, not counting time incarcerated.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: DUI Penalties →
    • K.S.A. 8-1567

Court and money22

  • 2 hours

    Time off to vote

    From
    The polls' opening
    Whose
    An employee who is a voter

    On election day, a voter may be away from work for up to two consecutive hours while the polls are open.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Time Off to Vote →
    • K.S.A. 25-418
  • 3 business days

    Action on a public records request

    From
    Receipt of the request
    Whose
    The records custodian

    A request is acted on as soon as possible, and no later than the end of the third business day after it is received.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Public Records →
    • K.S.A. 45-218
  • 3 business days

    Cancel a door-to-door sale

    From
    Signing the agreement
    Whose
    The buyer

    A buyer may cancel a door-to-door sale until midnight of the third business day after signing.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Sale Made at the Door →
    • K.S.A. 50-640
  • 3 days

    The wait for a marriage license

    From
    The filing of the application
    Whose
    The couple

    A marriage license issues no sooner than the third calendar day after the application is filed, Sundays and holidays counted.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Married →
    • K.S.A. 23-2505
  • 5 days

    A registration agency sends on an application

    From
    Acceptance of the application
    Whose
    The registration agency

    A voter registration agency sends the completed application to the county election officer within five days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Registering to Vote →
    • K.S.A. 25-2309
  • 8 days

    The penalty on unpaid wages begins

    From
    The day payment was required
    Whose
    The employer

    A willful failure to pay brings a penalty of 1% of the unpaid wages for each day, except Sundays and legal holidays, after the eighth day.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Payday and the Last Paycheck →
    • K.S.A. 44-315
  • 10 business days

    Refund after cancelling a door-to-door sale

    From
    The seller's receipt of the cancellation
    Whose
    The seller

    After a cancellation, any payments, trade in and signed note are returned within 10 business days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Sale Made at the Door →
    • K.S.A. 50-640
  • 16 calendar days

    Appeal a referee's decision to the board of review

    From
    The referee's decision, once mailed
    Whose
    The claimant or the employer

    A referee's decision may be appealed to the board of review within 16 calendar days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Unemployment After a Job Ends →
    • K.S.A. 44-709
  • 16 calendar days

    Appeal an unemployment decision

    From
    The examiner's notice, once mailed
    Whose
    The claimant or the employer

    An examiner's decision is final unless appealed within 16 calendar days after the notice is mailed.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Unemployment After a Job Ends →
    • K.S.A. 44-709
  • 20 calendar days

    Notice of a work injury after leaving the job

    From
    The last day of work
    Whose
    A worker no longer employed there

    For someone no longer working there, notice is due 20 calendar days after the last day of work, if that is earlier.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Hurt at Work →
  • 21 days

    Suit to void action at an unlawful meeting

    From
    The meeting
    Whose
    The attorney general or county or district attorney

    Binding action at a meeting that did not substantially comply is voidable in a suit brought within 21 days.

  • 30 calendar days

    Notice of a work injury

    From
    The accident
    Whose
    The injured worker

    Notice of the injury is given to the employer within 30 calendar days from the accident.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Hurt at Work →
  • 30 days

    One garnishment per creditor

    From
    The garnishment
    Whose
    The creditor

    One creditor may issue no more than one garnishment against the same debtor in any 30-day period.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: What Creditors Cannot Take →
    • K.S.A. 60-2310
  • 90 days

    Service on a small claim

    From
    The filing of the claim
    Whose
    The plaintiff

    The case counts as started at filing if service is obtained within 90 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Small Claims Court →
    • K.S.A. 61-2704
  • 120 days

    The wait after a notice of claim to a municipality

    From
    Filing the notice of claim
    Whose
    The person with the claim

    No action is commenced until the municipality denies the claim or 120 days pass after the notice is filed, whichever is first, and the claimant has no less than 90 days from the denial to commence it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Claim Against the Government →
    • K.S.A. 12-105b
  • 1 year

    Report a new car's defect

    From
    Original delivery of the vehicle
    Whose
    The buyer or lessee

    The defect is reported during the warranty or within one year after delivery, whichever ends first.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Lemon Law →
    • K.S.A. 50-645
  • 2 years

    Sue for an injury or property damage

    From
    The injury, or when it became reasonably ascertainable
    Whose
    The injured person

    Injury to a person, wrongful death, fraud, trespass or damage to property is sued on within two years.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: How Long to Sue →
    • K.S.A. 60-513
  • 3 years

    Application for a workers compensation hearing

    From
    The accident
    Whose
    The injured worker

    No claim may be maintained unless an application for a hearing is filed within three years of the accident or two years of the last payment, whichever is later.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Hurt at Work →
    • K.S.A. 44-534
  • 3 years

    Sue on a contract not in writing

    From
    The breach
    Whose
    The party owed

    A contract not in writing, or a liability a statute creates, is sued on within three years.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: How Long to Sue →
    • K.S.A. 60-512
  • 4 years

    The outside limit on a medical malpractice claim

    From
    The act giving rise to the claim
    Whose
    The patient

    For medical malpractice, the claim may never be brought more than four years after the act.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: How Long to Sue →
    • K.S.A. 60-513
  • 5 years

    Sue on a written contract

    From
    The breach
    Whose
    The party owed

    A written contract or promise is sued on within five years.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: How Long to Sue →
    • K.S.A. 60-511
  • 10 years

    The outside limit on a two year claim

    From
    The act giving rise to the claim
    Whose
    The injured person

    A two year claim starts when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable, but never more than 10 years after the act.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: How Long to Sue →
    • K.S.A. 60-513

Your home21

  • 3 days

    Pay the rent after a nonpayment notice

    From
    Delivery or posting of the notice
    Whose
    The tenant

    The landlord may end the lease if the tenant does not pay within three days after a written notice, counted as three straight 24-hour periods, with two more days when mailed.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
    • K.S.A. 58-2564
  • 3 days

    The notice to leave before an eviction suit

    From
    Delivery, posting or mailing of the notice
    Whose
    The landlord

    At least three days before filing an eviction suit, the landlord delivers a notice to leave, and two more days are allowed when it is mailed.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 5 days

    Ending a lease when the unit is not delivered

    From
    The tenant's written notice
    Whose
    The tenant

    On at least five days' written notice, a tenant whose unit was not delivered may end the lease and get the whole deposit back.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Does Not Hand Over the Unit →
    • K.S.A. 58-2560
  • 5 days

    The joint move in inventory

    From
    The initial date of occupancy
    Whose
    The landlord and the tenant

    Within five days of moving in, the landlord and the tenant inventory the premises together and both sign it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting the Deposit Back →
    • K.S.A. 58-2548
  • 7 days

    Notice ending a week to week tenancy

    From
    The notice
    Whose
    The landlord or the tenant

    Written notice at least seven days before the termination date ends a week to week tenancy.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Ending a Month to Month or Leaving Early →
    • K.S.A. 58-2570
  • 10 days

    Rent default before a landlord may assume abandonment

    From
    The rent's due date
    Whose
    The tenant

    If a tenant is 10 days behind on rent and has removed a substantial part of their belongings, the landlord may assume the unit is abandoned.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Belongings Left Behind →
    • K.S.A. 58-2565
  • 14 days

    Carrying out a writ of restitution

    From
    The officer's receipt of the writ
    Whose
    The officer named in the writ

    The writ of restitution is carried out within 14 days after the officer receives it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 14 days

    The court date on an eviction summons

    From
    Issue of the summons
    Whose
    The tenant

    The summons sets a time to appear between three and 14 days after it is issued.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 14 days

    The landlord's time to start a repair

    From
    Receipt of the tenant's notice
    Whose
    The landlord

    If the landlord starts a good faith effort to fix the breach within 14 days, the lease does not end.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Will Not Fix It →
    • K.S.A. 58-2559
  • 15 days

    A military tenant's notice

    From
    The notice
    Whose
    A tenant under military orders

    No more than 15 days' written notice by a tenant in military service, under orders, ends a month to month tenancy.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Ending a Month to Month or Leaving Early →
    • K.S.A. 58-2570
  • 21 days

    The hearing on a protection from abuse petition

    From
    The filing of the petition
    Whose
    The court

    A hearing is held within 21 days of the filing of the petition.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Protection from Abuse Order →
    • K.S.A. 60-3106
  • 30 days

    A landlord's notice over a tenant's breach

    From
    Receipt of the notice
    Whose
    The tenant

    The notice ends the lease on a date at least 30 days after it is received, if the breach is not remedied in 14 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
    • K.S.A. 58-2564
  • 30 days

    A tenant's notice ending the lease over repairs

    From
    Receipt of the notice
    Whose
    The tenant

    The notice says the lease ends on a rent day at least 30 days after the landlord receives it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Will Not Fix It →
    • K.S.A. 58-2559
  • 30 days before

    Notice before moving a child

    From
    The move, counted back
    Whose
    A parent with custody or parenting time

    Written notice goes to the other parent at least 30 days before changing the child's residence or taking the child out of Kansas for more than 90 days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Moving with a Child →
    • K.S.A. 23-3222
  • 30 days

    Notice ending a month to month tenancy

    From
    Receipt of the notice
    Whose
    The landlord or the tenant

    Written notice ends a month to month tenancy on a rent day at least 30 days after it is received.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Ending a Month to Month or Leaving Early →
    • K.S.A. 58-2570
  • 30 days

    Return of the security deposit

    From
    The end of the tenancy, the move out and the tenant's demand
    Whose
    The landlord

    The landlord returns the balance within 14 days after working out the charges, and in no event more than 30 days after the tenancy ends.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting the Deposit Back →
    • K.S.A. 58-2550
  • 30 days

    Sale of belongings left behind

    From
    The landlord taking possession of the property
    Whose
    The landlord

    The landlord may sell or dispose of what is left 30 days after taking possession of it, with notice published at least 15 days before the sale.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Belongings Left Behind →
    • K.S.A. 58-2565
  • 30 days

    The tenant's demand for the deposit

    From
    The end of the tenancy
    Whose
    The tenant

    A tenant who has not asked for the deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends has it mailed to their last known address.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting the Deposit Back →
    • K.S.A. 58-2550
  • 60 days before

    Residence before filing for divorce

    From
    The filing, counted back
    Whose
    One of the spouses

    One spouse must have lived in Kansas for the 60 days just before the petition is filed.

  • 60 days

    The wait before a divorce is heard

    From
    The filing of the petition
    Whose
    The spouses

    A divorce is not heard until 60 days after the petition is filed, unless the judge orders an emergency.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Divorced →
    • K.S.A. 23-2708
  • 2 years

    A protection from abuse order's life

    From
    Issue of the order
    Whose
    The parties

    The order lasts at least one year and no more than two.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Protection from Abuse Order →
    • K.S.A. 60-3107

Carrying a firearm4

  • 3 months

    The bar on a weapon after a nonperson felony

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge
    Whose
    A person convicted of another nonperson felony

    Possession of a weapon by someone convicted of any other nonperson felony is barred until three months after the sentence.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Who Cannot Have a Gun →
    • K.S.A. 21-6304
  • 3 years

    The bar on a weapon after a person felony

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge
    Whose
    A person convicted of a person felony

    Possession of a weapon by someone convicted of a person felony, where no firearm was used, is barred until three years after the sentence.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Who Cannot Have a Gun →
    • K.S.A. 21-6304
  • 4 years

    A concealed carry license's life

    From
    Issue of the license
    Whose
    A licensee

    A license to carry concealed handguns is valid throughout the state for four years from the date of issue.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Concealed Carry License →
    • K.S.A. 75-7c03
  • 8 years

    The bar on a weapon after a listed felony

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge
    Whose
    A person convicted of a listed felony

    Possession of a weapon by someone convicted of one of the listed felonies is barred until eight years after the sentence.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Who Cannot Have a Gun →
    • K.S.A. 21-6304

Charges and penalties6

  • 72 hours

    No contact with the alleged victim on a bond

    From
    Release on bond
    Whose
    A person charged with a person felony or person misdemeanor

    For a person felony or a person misdemeanor, the bond bars any contact with the alleged victim for at least 72 hours, unless the magistrate finds otherwise.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Out Before Trial →
    • K.S.A. 22-2802
  • 72 hours

    Theft from three stores as one scheme

    From
    The first taking
    Whose
    A person charged with theft

    Taking under $1,500 from three separate stores within 72 hours as one scheme is a severity level 9, nonperson felony.

  • 3 years

    Wait to expunge a misdemeanor or lower felony

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge from probation or parole
    Whose
    The person convicted

    A person convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony at severity levels 6 through 10 may petition once three or more years have passed.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Expungement →
    • K.S.A. 21-6614
  • 5 years before

    A second domestic battery within five years

    From
    The earlier conviction, counted back
    Whose
    A person convicted of domestic battery

    A second conviction within five years is a class A person misdemeanor, with 90 days to one year.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Domestic Battery →
    • K.S.A. 21-5414
  • 5 years

    Wait to expunge a higher felony or a first DUI

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge from probation or parole
    Whose
    The person convicted

    No one may petition until five or more years have passed after a felony at levels 1 through 5, driving while suspended, or a first DUI.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Expungement →
    • K.S.A. 21-6614
  • 10 years

    Wait to expunge a second DUI

    From
    Satisfying the sentence or discharge from probation or parole
    Whose
    The person convicted

    No one may petition until 10 or more years have passed after a second or later DUI.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Expungement →
    • K.S.A. 21-6614

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