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KANSAS STATUTES AND CODES
22-4611. Same; complaints, procedure; civil action.
22-4611
22-4611. Same; complaints, procedure; civilaction.(a) Any person who believes such person has been subjected toracialprofiling bya law enforcement officer or agency may file a complaint with the lawenforcement agency. Thecomplainant may also file a complaint with theKansas human rights commission. The commissionshallreview and, if necessary, investigate the complaint. The commission'sdesignee shall consult with the head of the law enforcement agency beforemaking finalrecommendations regarding discipline of any law enforcement officer or otherdisposition of thecomplaint.
(b) Upon disposition of a complaint as provided for in subsection (a) thecomplainant shallhave a civil cause of action in the district court against the law enforcementofficer or lawenforcement agency, or both, and shall be entitled to recover damages if it isdetermined by thecourt that such persons or agency engaged in racial profiling. The court mayallow the prevailingparty reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
History: L. 2005, ch. 159, § 6; July 1.