Kan. R. Jud. Dist. 3.515

As amended through October 30, 2024
Rule 3.515 - Confidentiality of Juvenile Records

Any confidential information and records pertaining to a child or youth subject to the court's jurisdiction is privileged and any disclosure of any child's or youth's name or other identifying information to any unauthorized person, or the news media unless authorized by statute or the judge is prohibited.

The District Attorney or designated representative of that office is authorized to release to the Executive Director and volunteer mediators of the Juvenile Offender Mediation Program for the Third Judicial District all information necessary to facilitate the goals of the program. This Rule shall apply to both the legal and social files of the court and the files of the District Attorney.

The Juvenile Offender Mediation Program, its Executive Director and volunteer mediators shall not disclose any such information except to facilitate the goals of the program.

Ref: K.S.A. 38-1607: 1608: 1609.

Kan. R. Jud. Dist. 3.515

Revised: 11/14/2001