Recording a Conversation
K.S.A. 21-6101 — intercepting a message without the consent of the sender or the receiver, a class A misdemeanor
Breach of privacy includes knowingly intercepting a message by phone, letter or other private means without the consent of the sender or the receiver, so one party to the message may consent to it.
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- Entering a private place to secretly listen to conversations or watch someone entitled to privacy there.
- Using a device to hear or record sounds from a private place that would not otherwise be audible, without the consent of those entitled to privacy there.
- Using a device to intercept a phone or wireless communication without the consent of whoever controls the line.
- Revealing a message known to have been illegally intercepted.
Each of those is a class A nonperson misdemeanor. A private place is one where a person may reasonably expect to be safe from uninvited intrusion or surveillance.
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 21-6101 — Breach of privacy
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.