# K.S.A. § 21-5906: 21-5906 - Criminal disclosure of a warrant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5906

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 21-5906
- **Heading:** 21-5906 - Criminal disclosure of a warrant
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 21 / Article 59 / Section 21-5906

## Text

21-5906. Criminal disclosure of a warrant. (a) Criminal disclosure of a warrant is recklessly making public in any way, prior to the execution of such warrant the:

(1) Fact that a search warrant or warrant for arrest has been applied for or issued; or

(2) contents of the affidavit or testimony on which such warrant is based.

(b) Criminal disclosure of a warrant is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.

(c) Criminal disclosure of a warrant shall not apply:

(1) When disclosure of the warrant is made at the request of a law enforcement officer for the purpose of assisting in the execution of such warrant;

(2) to personnel of a law enforcement agency disclosing a warrant:

(A) For the purpose of encouraging the person named in the warrant to voluntarily surrender; or

(B) issued in a case involving the abduction of a child unless such disclosure is specifically prohibited by the court issuing such warrant.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 21-5901 21-5901 - Treason.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5901.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5902 21-5902 - Sedition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5902.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5903 21-5903 - Perjury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5903.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5904 21-5904 - Interference with law enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5904.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5905 21-5905 - Interference with the judicial process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5905.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5906 21-5906 - Criminal disclosure of a warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5906.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5907 21-5907 - Simulating legal process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5907.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5908 21-5908 - Definitions for K.S.A. 21-5909 and 29-5910.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5908.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5909 21-5909 - Intimidation of a witness or victim; aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5909.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5910 21-5910 - Civil remedies; court orders authorized; penalties; pretrial release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5910.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5911 21-5911 - Escape from custody; aggravated escape from custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5911.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5912 21-5912 - Aiding escape.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5912.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5913 21-5913 - Obstructing apprehension or prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5913.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5914 21-5914 - Traffic in contraband in a correctional institution or care and treatment facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A59_S21-5914.md)

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