No — Kansas does not permit a general extension of the CLE reporting deadline; noncompliance must be cured under established rules (or an exception request) rather than via a blanket extension.
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 804 provides that the CLE Board may grant an “exception” for good cause (e.g. disability or hardship), but the rules explicitly state “there are no extensions.”
Detailed Explanation
- Kansas CLE’s FAQ page states: “If I find I am unable to complete my requirements prior to my deadline, may I be granted an extension of time … There are no extensions.”
- Under Rule 804(e), an attorney may submit a written request for an exception to the strict CLE requirement based on good cause (such as disability or hardship).
- The Kansas CLE Board’s duties include “granting waivers and extensions of time to complete requirements” per Rule 803(b)(4) in the rules text — but that authority is limited and discretionary (i.e., not a guaranteed extension).
- The “exception” under Rule 804(e) is not described as a routine extension mechanism but an individualized remedy in extraordinary circumstances.
- Kansas CLE’s operational practice confirms that attorneys or providers failing to report hours by July 31 are assessed a $75 noncompliance fee and then have a 30-day cure period after notice.
Key Takeaway
Kansas does not offer a standard extension for CLE reporting, but you may request a discretionary exception for good cause (e.g. serious hardship) — though that is not guaranteed.